Mapping system for irradiation protection

ABSTRACT

Exemplary methods, systems and components enable detection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating a telecommunication device. In some embodiments a risk-assessment output is provided based on a safety threshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. A further aspect may include interaction with external EMR sources regarding possible modification of emissions as well as possible arrangements for other types of remedial action. Some embodiments may provide travel route mapping data indicative of EMR source locations and/or irradiation values in a given locale.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application is related to and claims the benefit of theearliest available effective filing date(s) from the following listedapplication(s) (the “Related Applications”) (e.g., claims earliestavailable priority dates for other than provisional patent applicationsor claims benefits under 35 USC §119(e) for provisional patentapplications, for any and all parent, grandparent, great-grandparent,etc. applications of the Related Application(s)). All subject matter ofthe Related Applications and of any and all parent, grandparent,great-grandparent, etc. applications of the Related Applications isincorporated herein by reference to the extent such subject matter isnot inconsistent herewith.

Related Applications

For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the presentapplication constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/803,143 entitled IRRADIATION SELF-PROTECTIONFROM USER TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICE, naming Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y.Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Thomas J. Nugent, Jr., Clarence T. Tegreene,Thomas A. Weaver, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood as inventors,filed 18 Jun. 2010, which is currently co-pending, or is an applicationof which a currently co-pending application is entitled to the benefitof the filing date.

For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the presentapplication constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/803,142 entitled PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONDEVICE WITH TARGET-BASED EXPOSURE CONTROL, naming Roderick A. Hyde,Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Thomas J. Nugent, Jr., Clarence T.Tegreene, Thomas A. Weaver, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood asinventors, filed 18 Jun. 2010, which is currently co-pending, or is anapplication of which a currently co-pending application is entitled tothe benefit of the filing date.

For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the presentapplication constitutes a continuation-in-part of U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 12/925,254 entitled INTERACTIVE TECHNIQUE TO REDUCEIRRADIATION FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE, naming Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y.Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Clarence T. Tegreene, Thomas A. Weaver, LowellL. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood as inventors, filed 15 Oct. 2010,which is currently co-pending, or is an application of which a currentlyco-pending application is entitled to the benefit of the filing date.

For purposes of the USPTO extra-statutory requirements, the presentapplication constitutes a continuation-in-part of United States patentapplication No. [To Be Assigned] entitled TRAVEL ROUTE MAPPING BASED ONRADIATION EXPOSURE RISKS, Attorney Docket 0407-006-004-000000, namingRoderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Clarence T.Tegreene, Thomas A. Weaver, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood asinventors, filed 22 Dec. 2010, which is currently co-pending, or is anapplication of which a currently co-pending application is entitled tothe benefit of the filing date.

The United States Patent Office (USPTO) has published a notice to theeffect that the USPTO's computer programs require that patent applicantsreference both a serial number and indicate whether an application is acontinuation or continuation-in-part. Stephen G. Kunin, Benefit ofPrior-Filed Application, USPTO Official Gazette Mar. 18, 2003, availableat http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/og/2003/week11/patbene.htm.The present Applicant Entity (hereinafter “Applicant”) has providedabove a specific reference to the application(s) from which priority isbeing claimed as recited by statute. Applicant understands that thestatute is unambiguous in its specific reference language and does notrequire either a serial number or any characterization, such as“continuation” or “continuation-in-part,” for claiming priority to U.S.patent applications. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Applicantunderstands that the USPTO's computer programs have certain data entryrequirements, and hence Applicant is designating the present applicationas a continuation-in-part of its parent applications as set forth above,but expressly points out that such designations are not to be construedin any way as any type of commentary and/or admission as to whether ornot the present application contains any new matter in addition to thematter of its parent application(s).

BACKGROUND

The present application relates to electromagnetic radiation monitoringand control devices and related methods, systems, components,computerized apparatus, software program products, and communicationtechniques.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, an exemplary method of mapping electromagnetic radiation(EMR) exposure risks in a given locale may include acquiring access tomapping data for one or more approximate irradiation values correlatedwith one or more travel segments along a possible travel route; anddisplaying the mapping data on a communication device associated with atarget person or related target vehicle, wherein such mapping data issufficient to establish whether the approximate irradiation valueexceeds a predetermined threshold level in the event of such targetperson or related target vehicle proceeding via the one or more travelsegments

In a further aspect, an exemplary method of providing electromagneticradiation (EMR) exposure data for a given locale may include maintainingEMR mapping data for one or more approximate irradiation valuescorrelated with one or more travel segments along a possible travelroute; and transferring the EMR mapping data to a communication deviceassociated with a target person or related target vehicle, wherein suchtransferred EMR mapping data is accessible to the target person orrelated target vehicle prior to or while proceeding via the one or moretravel segments.

In one or more various aspects, related systems include but are notlimited to circuitry and/or programming for effecting theherein-referenced method aspects; the circuitry and/or programming canbe virtually any combination of hardware, software, and/or firmwareconfigured to effect the herein-referenced method aspects depending uponthe design choices of the system designer.

In another aspect, an exemplary system includes but is not limited tocomputerized components regarding electromagnetic radiation exposurerisks in a given locale, which system has the capability to implementthe various process features disclosed herein. Examples of varioussystem aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming apart of the present disclosure.

Some mapping system embodiments for electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in agiven locale may include a telecommunication device configured toacquire mapping data that includes one or more approximate irradiationvalues correlated with one or more travel segments along a possibletravel route, and a display component operably connected with thecommunication device to provide user access to the acquired mappingdata. Another aspect may include a processor module having acommunication link to the display component and configured to provide astatus output that indicates whether the approximate irradiation valuesexceed a predetermined threshold level.

Other system embodiments for providing access to electromagneticradiation (EMR) mapping data may include means for maintaining EMRmapping data that includes approximate irradiation values correlatedwith one or more travel segments along a possible travel route; andprocessor means operatively linked to the EMR mapping data, wherein theprocessor means is configured to transfer the EMR mapping data to acommunication device associated with a target person or related targetvehicle.

In a further aspect, a computer program product may includecomputer-readable media having encoded instructions for executing amethod of mapping electromagnetic radiation (EMR) in a given locale,wherein the method includes acquiring access to mapping data for one ormore approximate irradiation values correlated with one or more travelsegments along a possible travel route; and displaying the mapping dataon a communication device associated with a target person or relatedtarget vehicle, wherein such mapping data is sufficient to establishwhether the approximate irradiation value exceeds a predeterminedthreshold level in the event of such target person or related targetvehicle proceeding via the one or more travel segments.

In another aspect, a computer program product may includecomputer-readable media having encoded instructions for executing amethod of providing electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure data for agiven locale, wherein the method includes maintaining EMR mapping datafor one or more approximate irradiation values correlated with one ormore travel segments along a possible travel route; and transferring theEMR mapping data to a communication device associated with a targetperson or related target vehicle, wherein such transferred EMR mappingdata is accessible to the target person or related target vehicle priorto or while proceeding via the one or more travel segments.

In addition to the foregoing, various other method and/or system and/orprogram product aspects are set forth and described in the teachingssuch as text (e.g., claims and/or detailed description) and/or drawingsof the present disclosure.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be inany way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments,and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and featureswill become apparent by reference to the drawings and the followingdetailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating exemplary embodimentfeatures for a telecommunication unit configured to provide irradiationprotection.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram depicting exemplary irradiationprotection aspects regarding telecommunication units at fixed orvariable locations relative to a user.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram depicting exemplary irradiationprotection aspects regarding telecommunication units associated with avehicle.

FIG. 4 shows exemplary data tables for varied emission and exposurevalues.

FIG. 5 is a high level flow chart for exemplary irradiation protectionfeatures.

FIGS. 6-12 are more detailed flow charts illustrating further exemplaryprocess features that may be incorporated in irradiation protectionembodiments.

FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic flow chart for exemplary computer readablemedia embodiment features.

FIG. 14 is a schematic block system diagram for exemplary irradiationprotection embodiment features.

FIG. 15 is a high level flow chart for additional exemplary irradiationprotection features.

FIGS. 16-22 are detailed flow charts illustrating further exemplaryprocess aspects regarding irradiation protection.

FIG. 23 is a diagrammatic flow chart for other exemplary computerreadable media embodiment features.

FIG. 24 is a schematic block diagram depicting exemplary interactionaspects regarding a source of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emissions.

FIG. 25 is a schematic block diagram depicting further exemplaryembodiment features regarding alleviation of irradiation exposure.

FIG. 26 is a schematic block diagram depicting additional exemplaryembodiment features regarding alleviation of irradiation exposure at amoving user-related site.

FIGS. 27-28 show representative data tables regarding interactiveaspects of various EMR sources.

FIG. 29 is a high level flow chart illustrating additional possibleinteractive techniques for irradiation protection.

FIGS. 30-33 are detailed flow charts illustrating further possibleirradiation protection techniques.

FIG. 34 is a high level flow chart illustrating other possibleinteractive techniques for irradiation protection.

FIGS. 35-38 are detailed flow charts illustrating further possibleirradiation protection techniques.

FIGS. 39-40 are flow charts illustrating additional examples ofinteractive techniques regarding irradiation protection.

FIGS. 41-44 are diagrammatic flow charts illustrating other possiblecomputer program product features.

FIGS. 45-46 are schematic block diagrams depicting various possible EMRmapping system features.

FIG. 47 shows examples of data that may be incorporated in an AMR routemapping table.

FIG. 48 is a schematic block diagram that illustrates accessibility ofan exemplary emission source map and an exemplary emission sourceidentification list.

FIG. 49 is a schematic block diagram illustrating exemplary EMR routemapping techniques.

FIG. 50 is a flow chart that illustrates various operational featuresthat may be incorporated in an exemplary process embodiment.

FIGS. 51-53 are detailed flow charts showing further possible processembodiment features.

FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing additional examples of processembodiment features.

FIGS. 55-57 are detailed flow charts showing other possible operationalfeatures.

FIGS. 58-59 are diagrammatic flow charts illustrating various embodimentfeatures that may be incorporated in computer readable media.

FIG. 60 is a flow chart showing further examples of process embodimentfeatures for an electromagnetic radiation mapping technique.

FIGS. 61-63 are detailed flow charts illustrating other possibleoperational features.

FIG. 64 is a flow chart showing other exemplary process embodimentfeatures.

FIGS. 65-67 are detailed flow charts showing further possible processembodiment features.

FIG. 68 is a schematic diagram depicting various exemplary aspects of anEMR mapping system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to theaccompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings,similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless contextdictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in thedetailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting.Other embodiments may be utilized, and other changes may be made,without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matterpresented here.

Those having skill in the art will recognize that the state of the arthas progressed to the point where there is little distinction leftbetween hardware, software, and/or firmware implementations of aspectsof systems; the use of hardware, software, and/or firmware is generally(but not always, in that in certain contexts the choice between hardwareand software can become significant) a design choice representing costvs. efficiency tradeoffs. Those having skill in the art will appreciatethat there are various vehicles by which processes and/or systems and/orother technologies described herein can be effected (e.g., hardware,software, and/or firmware), and that the preferred vehicle will varywith the context in which the processes and/or systems and/or othertechnologies are deployed. For example, if an implementer determinesthat speed and accuracy are paramount, the implementer may opt for amainly hardware and/or firmware vehicle; alternatively, if flexibilityis paramount, the implementer may opt for a mainly softwareimplementation; or, yet again alternatively, the implementer may opt forsome combination of hardware, software, and/or firmware. Hence, thereare several possible vehicles by which the processes and/or devicesand/or other technologies described herein may be effected, none ofwhich is inherently superior to the other in that any vehicle to beutilized is a choice dependent upon the context in which the vehiclewill be deployed and the specific concerns (e.g., speed, flexibility, orpredictability) of the implementer, any of which may vary. Those skilledin the art will recognize that optical aspects of implementations willtypically employ optically-oriented hardware, software, and or firmware.

In some implementations described herein, logic and similarimplementations may include software or other control structures.Electronic circuitry, for example, may have one or more paths ofelectrical current constructed and arranged to implement variousfunctions as described herein. In some implementations, one or moremedia may be configured to bear a device-detectable implementation whensuch media hold or transmit device detectable instructions operable toperform as described herein. In some variants, for example,implementations may include an update or modification of existingsoftware or firmware, or of gate arrays or programmable hardware, suchas by performing a reception of or a transmission of one or moreinstructions in relation to one or more operations described herein.Alternatively or additionally, in some variants, an implementation mayinclude special-purpose hardware, software, firmware components, and/orgeneral-purpose components executing or otherwise invokingspecial-purpose components. Specifications or other implementations maybe transmitted by one or more instances of tangible transmission mediaas described herein, optionally by packet transmission or otherwise bypassing through distributed media at various times.

Alternatively or additionally, implementations may include executing aspecial-purpose instruction sequence or invoking circuitry for enabling,triggering, coordinating, requesting, or otherwise causing one or moreoccurrences of virtually any functional operations described herein. Insome variants, operational or other logical descriptions herein may beexpressed as source code and compiled or otherwise invoked as anexecutable instruction sequence. In some contexts, for example,implementations may be provided, in whole or in part, by source code,such as C++, or other code sequences.

In other implementations, source or other code implementation, usingcommercially available and/or techniques in the art, may becompiled/implemented/translated/converted into a high-level descriptorlanguage (e.g., initially implementing described technologies in C orC++ programming language and thereafter converting the programminglanguage implementation into a logic-synthesizable languageimplementation, a hardware description language implementation, ahardware design simulation implementation, and/or other such similarmode(s) of expression). For example, some or all of a logical expression(e.g., computer programming language implementation) may be manifestedas a Verilog-type hardware description (e.g., via Hardware DescriptionLanguage (HDL) and/or Very High Speed Integrated Circuit HardwareDescriptor Language (VHDL)) or other circuitry model which may then beused to create a physical implementation having hardware (e.g., anApplication Specific Integrated Circuit). Those skilled in the art willrecognize how to obtain, configure, and optimize suitable transmissionor computational elements, material supplies, actuators, or otherstructures in light of these teachings.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that it is common within the artto implement devices and/or processes and/or systems, and thereafter useengineering and/or other practices to integrate such implemented devicesand/or processes and/or systems into more comprehensive devices and/orprocesses and/or systems. That is, at least a portion of the devicesand/or processes and/or systems described herein can be integrated intoother devices and/or processes and/or systems via a reasonable amount ofexperimentation. Those having skill in the art will recognize thatexamples of such other devices and/or processes and/or systems mightinclude—as appropriate to context and application—all or part of devicesand/or processes and/or systems of (a) an air conveyance (e.g., anairplane, rocket, helicopter, etc.), (b) a ground conveyance (e.g., acar, truck, locomotive, tank, armored personnel carrier, etc.), (c) abuilding (e.g., a home, warehouse, office, etc.), (d) an appliance(e.g., a refrigerator, a washing machine, a dryer, etc.), (e) acommunications system (e.g., a networked system, a telephone system, aVoice over IP system, etc.), (f) a business entity (e.g., an InternetService Provider (ISP) entity such as Comcast Cable, Qwest, SouthwesternBell, etc.), or (g) a wired/wireless services entity (e.g., Sprint,Cingular, Nextel, etc.), etc.

In certain cases, use of a system or method may occur in a territory orlocation even if components are located outside the territory orlocation. For example, in a distributed computing context, use of adistributed computing system may occur in a territory or location eventhough parts of the system may be located outside of the territory orlocation (e.g., relay, server, processor, signal-bearing medium,transmitting computer, receiving computer, etc. located outside theterritory or location).

A sale of a system or method may likewise occur in a territory even ifcomponents of the system or method are located and/or used outside theterritory. Further, implementation of at least part of a system forperforming a method in one territory does not preclude use of the systemin another territory.

As used herein, the term “vehicle” encompasses devices for conveyingpersons or objects, including without limitation automobiles, trucks,motorcycles, buses, trains, and other land conveyances, boats, ferries,ships, submarines, underwater vehicles, and other watergoing vessels,aircraft, spacecraft, and other airborne transports.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating exemplary embodimentfeatures for an irradiation protection system regarding attenuatedelectromagnetic radiation emissions 90 generated from atelecommunication unit 50 toward a target person 100, a target body part102, and/or a target device 104 associated with the target person 100.One or more user telecommunication units 50, 85 may respectively includeantennas 75, 84 for data transmissions directly to or from antenna 81 ofbase station 80. In some instances such data transmissions may befacilitated indirectly via a local relay or repeater or booster unit 82.

The illustrated embodiment for telecommunication (telecom) unit 50 isconfigured to include various components that facilitate irradiationprotection, include an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) calibration table52, operation mode monitor 54, one or more application programs 56,operation mode, controller 58, user-selective control 62, radiationwarning output 64, memory 66 and processor 68. Additional features mayinclude user interface 72 and data/status display 74.

Some system embodiments may provide a receptacle 105 (e.g., surface,bracket, holder, etc.) adapted to position the telecommunication unit 50for functional availability to a user. It will be understood that anevaluation of irradiation risks regarding the target person 100 ortarget body part 102 or target device 104 may be at least partiallydependent on determining an approximate location for thetelecommunication unit 50 during an active operation mode. Accordingly asystem feature may include a location determination module 110 forobtaining fixed telecom unit location coordinates relative to one ormore target body regions 106, as well as obtaining variable telecomlocation coordinates relative to one or more target body regions 106.The location determination module may be incorporated with or otherwiselinked with the telecom unit 50 for appropriate data processingregarding irradiation risks.

It will be understood that in some circumstances the telecom locationcoordinates may already be known or predetermined (e.g., mounted in anidentifiable given location relative to a user's body). However in othercircumstances variable telecom location coordinates may be obtained inreal time (e.g., a hand-held mobile telecom unit) in order to evaluatean irradiation exposure risk for a target body region of a user.

It will be further understood that an evaluation of irradiation risksmay be at least partially dependent on determining an approximateseparation distance between the telecom unit 50 and the target person100 or target body part 102 or target device 104. Accordingly anexemplary system feature may include a proximity detection module 115for detecting and/or monitoring such approximate separation distance. Insome instances the separation distance may be determined relative to theantenna 75 (e.g., internal or external antenna) of the telecom unit 50,or relative to the receptacle 105 for the telecom unit 50, or relativeto another identifiable aspect of the telecom unit 50.

Additional possible system components for detection and/or monitoring ofelectromagnetic emissions generated from the telecom unit 50 may includean on-board sensor 92 incorporated with the telecom unit 50 as well asin some instances an off-board sensor 94 preferably located in closeproximity to one or more targeted body regions 100, 102, 104. Suchsensors 92, 94 may be desirable for some embodiments to transmitpertinent data via communication links to the telecom unit 50 as well astransmit pertinent data via communication links to a cumulative datarecord 70 for electromagnetic irradiation exposure to specified targetareas. In some embodiments where a calibrated radiation value for thetelecom unit 50 has already been determined (e.g., by the manufactureror seller or user or third party, etc.), the sensors 92, 94 may not berequired to provide real-time irradiation data. In other embodiments apreviously calibrated radiation value may provide a sufficient basis forsuggesting or implementing remedial action that minimizes excessiveirradiation exposure of a targeted body region of a user.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram depicting exemplary systemcomponents configured to provide electromagnetic radiation protection(e.g., risk assessment, output data, warning signal, remedial action,etc.) to a user 120 of a telecom unit 115 (e.g., mobile phone, etc.)that may be operated in various locations relative to the user 120 whilesending and/or receiving communication signals directly with anothercommunication transceiver or via a local network or via one or moretransmission towers 172, 192. Typical locations for the telecom unit 115may be handheld 171 (e.g., displaced body location 170, adjacent headlocation 171) as well as receptacle-type locations in an enclosed pantspocket 175 or partially exposed chest shirt pocket 185 or on a belt 180.Another possible location may be head-mounted with an earpiece 187 andmicrophone 188 having wired 189 a or wireless 189 b connections. In someinstances the telecom unit 115 may be positioned at a location 195separate and independent of the user 120 such as on a desk or table 196.Of course other locations are possible, and the depicted locations arefor purposes of illustration only.

An exemplary system embodiment for a telecommunication EMR protectionunit 125 may include an operation mode monitor & controller 140configured to monitor and/or control various operational modes 130 ofthe telecom unit 115 that are related to the generation of radiationemissions. Exemplary operational modes may include off-line 131, on-line132, text send and/or receive 133, voice mail store 134, voice sendand/or receive 136, signal search 137, and reduced power 138. It will beunderstood that other operational modes could be related to radiationemissions, and the depicted examples are for purposes of illustrationonly.

The telecommunication EMR protection unit 125 and its operation modemonitor & controller 140 may be operably coupled to a lookup table thatincludes data for varied EMR intrusion levels 150, wherein one or moresuch EMR intrusion level may be associated with different target bodyregions and/or different types of users. As illustrated in FIG. 2,exemplary target body regions may include a body implant device 161, andmay further include an electronic body unit 162. Exemplary identifiableindividual users of the telecom unit 115 having different irradiationrisks as well as in some instance having different selective orconsequential remedial actions may include Roger 151, Bob 152 and Amy153. Exemplary categories of telecom users having different irradiationprofiles (e.g. target body region, type of remedial action, cumulativeirradiation limits, etc.) may include children under six years of age154, youngsters in the age range six through sixteen 156, adults overtwenty years of age 157, pregnant women 158, and frequent telecom users159. Depending on the circumstances, some target body regions and someuser types may not be applicable, and additional target body regions andother user types may be included in order to customize the irradiationprotection.

The telecommunication EMR protection unit 125 and its operation modemonitor & controller 140 may also be operably coupled with a locationdetermination module 200 configured for confirmation of a predeterminedand/or real-time location for an EMR source (e.g., mobile telecom unit115). As illustrated in FIG. 2, such locations may include an enclosedpants pocket 203, chest shirt pocket 204, belt clip 206, workdesk holder207 and head set 208. The location determination module 200 may beincorporated in the telecom unit 115 or located separately, and isconfigured to recognize and process a detectable parameter 212 that isassociated with and identifies each location.

It will be understood that some system embodiments may include locationcoordinates for a known location (e.g., receptacle-type location), yetnevertheless require additional confirmation that a mobile version ofthe telecom unit 115 is currently positioned at such known location. Inother system embodiments, a non-mobile version of the telecom unit 115may always be fixedly attached at such known location (e.g., desktoptransceiver, permanent vehicle transceiver, etc.)

For example, detection of minimal ambient light 213 could confirm thereal-time location of a mobile version of telecom unit 115 in theenclosed pants pocket 203; detection of a louder heartbeat 214 couldconfirm the real-time location of a mobile version of the telecom unit115 in the chest shirt pocket 204, and detection of a conductivejunction could confirm the real-time location of a mobile version thetelecom unit 115 attached to the belt clip 206.

Other examples may include detection of an activated direct-line codesignal 217 as confirmation of the real-time location of the telecom unit115 in the workdesk holder, and may further include detection of athermal output 218 as confirmation of the real-time location of thetelecom unit 115 as part of the headset 208. Depending on thecircumstances, the workdesk holder for some users may constitute apermanent attachment for the telecom unit 115, or may constitute forother users an optional location for a mobile version of the telecomunit 115. Similarly in some circumstances the headset location may be anoptional telecom unit location for some users (e.g., only used whendriving a vehicle, etc.), or in other circumstances may be a virtuallypermanent telecom unit location (e.g., telemarketer employee continuallymaking calls while keyboarding results, etc.).

Various technology techniques may be incorporated in the systemcomponents depicted in FIG. 2, including circuitry configured toascertain a separation distance between the EMR source and a targetedbody region by processing data obtained by one or more of the followingtypes of proximity measurement and/or location detection techniques:ultrasound, infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), radio frequency (RF), radiofrequency identification (RFID) tag, capacitive sensor, electromagneticreflection, phase-change, charge-coupled device (CCD) light detection,thermal sensor, image recognition, and audio time of flight.

An EMR source located in the enclosed pants pocket 203 may provideincreased irradiation risk to reproductive organs. An EMR source locatedin the chest shirt pocket 204 may provide increased irradiation risk tothe cardiovascular region (e.g., heart, lungs, heart pacemaker, etc.).An EMR source located on the belt clip 206 may provide increasedirradiation risks to the abdomen and to reproductive organs. An EMRsource located on a workdesk holder 207 have provide increasedcumulative irradiation risk to the entire body. An EMR source located ina headset 208 may provide increased irradiation risk to the cerebralarea (e.g. eyes, ears, brain, etc.). It will be understood that in somesystem embodiments, various types of intrusions level or warnings orremedial action or the like may be customized to provide appropriateirradiation protection for a particular user of the telecommunicationunit 115.

Referring to exemplary features depicted in the schematic block diagramof FIG. 3, a vehicle 240 may have a driver 242 and a passenger 244 whoare each potential users of a transceiver 245 capable of sending and orreceiving data signals 246 via wireless transmissions. Duringoperational usage, the transceiver 245 may during certain time periodsbe held in a fixed position by a transceiver support holder 275 havepredetermined location parameter 276. The transceiver 245 may have acommunication link directly or indirectly with an EMR control module 250that could be incorporated as part of the transceiver 245 or situated inthe vehicle 240 or located remotely from the vehicle 240 depending onthe circumstances.

The EMR control module 250 may include a user interface 252, processor254, data/status display 256, as well as additional components includingGPS unit 262, proximity detection module 263, remedial action selector266, and warning indicator 267 (e.g., visual, aural, musical, etc.).Further possible components may include one or more radiation monitorsand/or sensors 260 for detection of radiation emissions generated by thetransceiver 245 and/or for monitoring operational modes of transceiver245 that generate radiation emissions above one or more predeterminedintrusion levels. A further component may include a telecom operationmode controller 270 for implementing remedial action such as amodification and/or termination of a currently active operational mode.

Additional reference data features may be provided for different typesof transceivers. For example, the EMR control module 250 may include anEMR calibration table for a telecom unit “B” 273 as well as a differentEMR calibration table for a telecom unit “A” 272. As a further example,the EMR control module 250 may include radiation profile data fordifferent users, including one or more irradiation protection limits fora driver owner 281, one or more irradiation protection limits for adriver teenager 282, one or more irradiation protection limits for apassenger #1 (see 283), and one or more irradiation protection limitsfor a passenger #2 (see 284).

Some exemplary embodiments may further provide wired 287 and/or wireless288 communication links between the EMR control module 250 and acumulative radiation record 290 for maintaining updated irradiationexposure data applicable to driver owner 297, driver teenager 296,passenger #1 (see 292), and passenger #2 (see 291).

It will be understood that a transceiver 245 that is utilized invariable rather than fixed locations within vehicle 240 may also besubjected to the monitoring and/or control techniques disclosed hereinto provide protection to a driver or passenger against excessiveirradiation exposure.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that at least a portion of thedevices and/or processes described herein can be integrated into a dataprocessing system. Those having skill in the art will recognize that adata processing system generally includes one or more of a system unithousing, a video display device, memory such as volatile or non-volatilememory, processors such as microprocessors or digital signal processors,computational entities such as operating systems, drivers, graphicaluser interfaces, and applications programs, one or more interactiondevices (e.g., a touch pad, a touch screen, an antenna, etc.), and/orcontrol systems including feedback loops and control motors (e.g.,feedback for sensing position and/or velocity; control motors for movingand/or adjusting components and/or quantities). A data processing systemmay be implemented utilizing suitable commercially available components,such as those typically found in data computing/communication and/ornetwork computing/communication systems.

FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of exemplary data tables for variedemission & exposure values. It will be understood that some embodimentsmay provide emphasis on EMR emission values that are monitored ormeasured at or in close proximity to a radiation source (e.g., a user'stelecom unit). Other embodiments may provide emphasis on irradiationdosage values that are monitored or measured at or in close proximity toa body-related target region (e.g., head, medical appliance,reproductive organs, etc.) Other embodiments may provide current orcumulative irradiation protection information and/or remedial actionbased on processing EMR radiation and dosage values obtained fromdiverse sensors and/or monitors and/or data records.

A radiation emission priority table 310 may include data for multipleuser IDs 325 associated with one or more particular telecommunicationdevice models 320. For purposes of illustration, reference is made to acommonly used power density measurement unit for characterizing anelectromagnetic field. As used herein, power density measurements perunit area are expressed in terms of microwatts per square centimeter.Such measurements may provide reasonable accuracy when the point ofmeasurement is a sufficient distance away from EMR emitter (e.g., morethan several wavelengths distance from a typical EMR source).

As a first example, a cell phone “AA” (see 321) for a user identified as“Amy pregnant” (see 326) may include a searching 331 operation modehaving a pre-calibrated radiation emissions range cap 335 with a valueor “#qq microwatts/square cm” (see 337). Amy may have a user intrusionlevel 345 that applies to her individually (see 346). In addition,actual radiation values 340 for Amy may be obtained by detection ormonitoring (see 342) during the searching 331. With respect to a targetregion 350 for Amy that includes her torso & reproductive organs (see351), a correlated real-time radiation limit 355 may be selected orautomatically determined (see 356), and a correlated cumulativeradiation limit 360 may be selected or automatically determined (see361).

As another example for Amy, a transmit/receive 332 operation mode mayhave a pre-calibrated radiation emissions range cap 335 with a value or“#zz microwatts/square cm” (see 338). In addition, actual radiationvalues 340 for Amy may be obtained by detection or monitoring (see 343)during the transmit/receive 333. With respect to a same target region350 for Amy that includes her torso & reproductive organs (see 351), asame correlated real-time radiation limit 355 may be selected orautomatically determined (see 356), and a same correlated cumulativeradiation limit 360 may be selected or automatically determined (see361).

As a second example, a mobile unit “BB” (see 323) for a user identifiedas “Bob age 65” (see 328) may include a searching 334 operation modehaving a pre-calibrated radiation emissions range cap 335 with a valueor “#xx microwatts/square cm” (see 339). Bob may have a user intrusionlevel 345 that applies to him individually (see 347). In addition,actual radiation values 340 for Bob may be obtained by detection ormonitoring (see 344) during the searching mode 334. With respect to atarget region 350 for Bob that includes his heart/lungs (see 354), acorrelated real-time radiation limit 355 may be selected orautomatically determined (see 358), and a correlated cumulativeradiation limit 360 may be selected or automatically determined (see363).

As another example for Bob, a transmit/receive 333 operation mode mayhave a pre-calibrated radiation emissions range cap 335 with a value or“#yy microwatts/square cm” (see 338). In addition, actual radiationvalues 340 for Bob may be obtained by detection or monitoring (see 343)during the transmit/receive mode 333. With respect to a target region350 for Bob that includes his hearing aid (see 353), a correlatedreal-time radiation limit 355 may be selected or automaticallydetermined (see 357), and a correlated cumulative radiation limit 360may be selected or automatically determined (see 362).

Further exemplary system embodiments shown in FIG. 4 include anirradiation exposure priority table 365 for various user-related targetregions 370 associated with one or more particular telecommunicationdevices 375. For purposes of illustration, reference is made to anirradiation exposure standard adopted by the FCC (Federal CommunicationsCommission), which standard is based on a specific absorption rate (SAR)measured by the amount of a telecom unit's radiation energy in wattsabsorbed per kilogram of tissue.

As a first example, an applicable user-related target region 370 mayincludes any body surface (see 371) of the user. An applicable usertelecom device 375 may include a fixed location mobile unit “CC” with anonboard radiation sensor (see 376) having a real-time exposure thresholdlimit 380 based on user-choice in a range of SAR 1.6-4.0 watts perkilogram (see 381). A related cumulative exposure threshold limit 385that is selected or otherwise determined may have a particular dosageexposure value (see 386). In a situation wherein one or the other of thepredetermined threshold limits 381, 386 is exceeded, an appropriateresponsive action 390 may cause a selective or consequential remedialaction such as “modify telecom unit power mode” (see 391).

As another example, an applicable user-related target region 370 mayinclude a heart appliance such as a pacemaker (see 372) of the user. Anapplicable user telecom device 375 may include a variable location cellphone “DD” with an offboard chest sensor (see 377) having a real-timeexposure threshold limit 380 based on the heart appliance device safetyspecification (see 382). A related cumulative exposure threshold limit385 that is selected or otherwise determined may have a particulardosage exposure value (see 387). In a situation wherein one or the otherof the predetermined threshold limits 381, 386 is exceeded, anappropriate responsive action 390 may cause a selective or consequentialremedial action such as “turn off cell phone” (see 392).

As an additional example, an applicable user-related target region 370may include the head, eyes and/or ears (see 373) of the user. Anapplicable user telecom device 375 may include a fixed and variablelocation portable landline phone “EE” (see 3778) having a real-timeexposure threshold limit 380 that is selected or otherwise determined tobe SAR 1.6 watts per kilogram (see 383). A related cumulative exposurethreshold limit 385 that is selected or otherwise determined may have aparticular dosage exposure value (see 388). In a situation wherein oneor the other of the predetermined threshold limits 383, 388 is exceeded,an appropriate responsive action 390 may cause a selective orconsequential remedial action such as “activate warning alarm” (see393).

It will be understood that the specific types of radiation protectioninformation depicted in the exemplary data tables of FIG. 4 are forpurposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. Additionalcategories and applicable data values and remedial actions may beprovided in accordance with a user's preference or to a third party'sdecision or a product manufacturer's specification or other entity whichmay be responsible for administering the various irradiation protectionschemes disclosed herein.

It will be understood that the exemplary system embodiments disclosedherein facilitate managing electromagnetic irradiation from atelecommunication device, and may include proximity determination meansfor acquiring estimated location parameters for a particulartelecommunication device relative to a target body region of a user, aswell as monitoring means for determining whether the particulartelecommunication device is in an active operation mode that generatesor is predicted to generate electromagnetic irradiation above apredetermined intrusion level. Additional system components may includecontrol module means configured to be responsive to confirmation of thedetermined active operation mode in order to implement consequential orselective remedial action with respect to exposure of the target bodyregion to attenuated electromagnetic emissions received from theparticular telecommunication device.

In a general sense, those skilled in the art will recognize that thevarious embodiments described herein can be implemented, individuallyand/or collectively, by various types of electro-mechanical systemshaving a wide range of electrical components such as hardware, software,firmware, and/or virtually any combination thereof; and a wide range ofcomponents that may impart mechanical force or motion such as rigidbodies, spring or torsional bodies, hydraulics, electro-magneticallyactuated devices, and/or virtually any combination thereof.Consequently, as used herein “electro-mechanical system” includes, butis not limited to, electrical circuitry operably coupled with atransducer (e.g., an actuator, a motor, a piezoelectric crystal, a MicroElectro Mechanical System (MEMS), etc.), electrical circuitry having atleast one discrete electrical circuit, electrical circuitry having atleast one integrated circuit, electrical circuitry having at least oneapplication specific integrated circuit, electrical circuitry forming ageneral purpose computing device configured by a computer program (e.g.,a general purpose computer configured by a computer program which atleast partially carries out processes and/or devices described herein,or a microprocessor configured by a computer program which at leastpartially carries out processes and/or devices described herein),electrical circuitry forming a memory device (e.g., forms of memory(e.g., random access, flash, read only, etc.)), electrical circuitryforming a communications device (e.g., a modem, communications switch,optical-electrical equipment, etc.), and/or any non-electrical analogthereto, such as optical or other analogs. Those skilled in the art willalso appreciate that examples of electro-mechanical systems include butare not limited to a variety of consumer electronics systems, medicaldevices, as well as other systems such as motorized transport systems,factory automation systems, security systems, and/orcommunication/computing systems. Those skilled in the art will recognizethat electro-mechanical as used herein is not necessarily limited to asystem that has both electrical and mechanical actuation except ascontext may dictate otherwise.

Referring to the high level flow chart of FIG. 5, an exemplary processembodiment 500 provides a method of managing electromagnetic irradiationfrom a telecommunication device (block 502) that may include acquiringestimated location parameters for a particular telecommunication devicerelative to a target body region of a user (block 503), determiningwhether the particular telecommunication device is in an activeoperation mode that generates or is predicted to generateelectromagnetic irradiation above a predetermined intrusion level (block504); and responsive to confirmation of the determined active operationmode, implementing consequential or selective remedial action withrespect to exposure of the target body region to attenuatedelectromagnetic emissions received from the particular telecommunicationdevice (block 506).

Other possible process components may include obtaining an approximateradiation value for electromagnetic emissions generated from theparticular telecommunication device during the active operation mode(block 508), and obtaining the approximate radiation value from acalibration table or sensor incorporated with the particulartelecommunication device (block 509). Additional process aspects mayinclude processing the approximate radiation value in combination withthe estimated location parameters to provide a risk assessment arisingfrom such exposure of the target body region (block 511). Furtherrelated risk assessment aspects may include providing the riskassessment based on a currently generated radiation value for theelectromagnetic emissions of the particular telecommunication device(block 512), providing the risk assessment based on a cumulative recordof electromagnetic emissions of the particular telecommunication deviceduring a given time period (block 513), and providing the riskassessment based on user-specified criteria (block 514.

Other risk assessment features may include making an accessible datarecord indicating the risk assessment arising from such exposure of thetarget body region (block 516), providing to the user or to a thirdparty an indication of the risk assessment (block 517), and providing tothe user a visual or audio or haptic indicator of the risk assessment(block 518). Another possible risk assessment feature may includeadvising one or more current conversation recipients of the riskassessment (block 519).

The process embodiment features 530 illustrated in the detailed flowchart of FIG. 6 may include previously described features 503, 504, 506along with implementing various types of consequential or selectiveremedial action regarding irradiation risks. For example, such remedialaction may include causing the particular telecommunication device tochange to a reduced power mode or dormant operation mode (block 531),and in some instances may include causing the particulartelecommunication device to change to a different operation modeconfigured to generate radiation emissions at or below the predeterminedintrusion level (block 532).

Other possible remedial actions may include changing a transmissionpattern of the particular telecommunication device for sending and/orreceiving messages (block 533), providing a time limit for the user anda recipient to finish a conversation (block 534), and switching to adifferent communication relay or cell tower or network carrier orretransmitter or satellite (block 536). Some exemplary embodiments mayfurther provide for increasing an audio volume or voice sensitivity ofthe particular telecommunication device to facilitate greater separationbetween the particular telecommunication device and a user's head (block537).

FIG. 6 also depicts additional exemplary types of remedial action suchas causing the particular telecommunication device to operateintermittently or temporarily in the active operation mode thatgenerates radiation emissions above the predetermined intrusion level(block 538), as well as causing the particular telecommunication deviceto change one or more of the following operation parameters to achieve areduced intrusion level: frequency, polarity, voltage, current,intensity, orientation, emission mode, transmission pattern, audiovolume, voice sensitivity (block 539).

Referring to the various embodiment features 545 illustrated in FIG. 7,a possible process implementation may include previously describedoperations 503, 504, 506 as well as implementing consequential orselective remedial action such as increasing an audio volume duringlistening mode and/or increasing a voice sensitivity during speakingmode, for the particular telecommunication device (block 547). Othertypes of remedial action may include suggesting to a user an orientationchange (block 548) or suggesting to a user a location change (block 549)of the particular telecommunication device, relative to the target bodyregion. A further remedial action aspect may include causing a change inlocation and/or orientation of the particular telecommunication device(block 551).

Some exemplary embodiments may further include obtaining a radiationdosage value associated with electromagnetic emissions received at thetarget body region (block 556), and obtaining the radiation dosage valuefrom a sensor proximate to the target body region (block 557). Anotherpossible aspect may include based on the obtained radiation dosage,providing to the user and/or to a third party a risk assessment ofirradiation exposure of one or more of the following types of targetbody-related regions: head, eye, ear, heart, chest, stomach, torso,abdomen, groin, reproductive organ, proximate body surface, vulnerableorgan, sensitive body part, cerebral portion, cardiovascular portion,bionic repair, bionic replacement, implanted medical appliance,therapeutic device, health monitoring apparatus, testing unit,diagnostic component, body accessory (block 558).

Various exemplary process embodiment features 560 disclosed in the flowchart of FIG. 8 may include previously described components 503, 504,506 in combination with communicating an output identifier indicative ofcurrently and/or cumulatively generated radiation emissions above thepredetermined intrusion level (block 561). A related process aspect mayprovide to the user the output identifier that includes a recognizabletextual and/or visual and/or audio and/or sensory output indicative ofcurrently and/or cumulatively generated radiation emissions above thepredetermined intrusion level (block 562). A further related possibleaspect may include implementing user-selected remedial action tominimize exposure of the target body region to excessive electromagneticemissions received from the particular telecommunication device (block563).

In some instance an exemplary embodiment may include transmitting to acontrol module a recognizable output signal indicative of currentlyand/or cumulatively generated radiation emissions above thepredetermined intrusion level (block 566), and may further includeresponsive to said transmitted recognizable output signal, implementingautomatic or programmed consequential action by the control moduleoperable to minimize exposure of the target body region to excessiveelectromagnetic emissions received from the particular telecommunicationdevice (block 567).

Referring to the detailed flow chart of FIG. 9, exemplary processfeatures 570 may include previously described aspects 503, 504 alongwith ascertaining a separation distance between the particulartelecommunication device and the target body region (block 571). Arelated aspect may include processing an obtained radiation value forelectromagnetic emissions generated from the particulartelecommunication device in combination with the separation distancebetween the particular telecommunication device and the target bodyregion to provide a risk assessment arising from such exposure of thetarget body region (block 572).

Another possible process feature may include confirming an orientationfactor for separation between the particular telecommunication deviceand the target body region, which orientation factor is determinedrelative to a transmission pattern of the particular telecommunicationdevice (block 573). A related aspect may include processing an obtainedradiation value for electromagnetic emissions generated from theparticular telecommunication device in combination with the orientationfactor to provide a risk assessment arising from such exposure of thetarget body region (block 574).

Additional possible risk assessment factors may include indicating afirst risk assessment if the orientation factor is deemed relativelyinsignificant due to a uniform transmission pattern of the particulartelecommunication device (block 576), and indicating a second riskassessment at least partially based on a significant orientation factordue to a non-uniform and/or directional transmission pattern of theparticular telecommunication device (block 577).

The detailed flow chart of FIG. 10 depicts various exemplary processfeatures 580 including previously described components 503, 504, 506,571, 572 in combination with various aspects related to the ascertaineddistance between the particular telecommunication device and the targetbody region. For example, some possible aspects may include ascertainingthe separation distance by one or more of the following types ofproximity measurement techniques: ultrasound, infrared (IR), ultraviolet(UV), radio frequency (RF), radio frequency identification (RFID) tag,capacitive sensor, electromagnetic reflection, phase-change,charge-coupled device (CCD) light detection, thermal sensor, imagerecognition, audio time of flight (block 583).

Additional exemplary embodiments may include ascertaining the separationdistance between an omnidirectional or internal antenna of theparticular telecommunication device and the target body region (block581). A further possible embodiment feature may include ascertaining theseparation distance between a directional or external antenna of theparticular telecommunication device and the target body region (block582).

The exemplary process embodiment features 590 of FIG. 11 includepreviously described operations 503, 504, 506 along with establishinglocation parameters for an identifiable receptacle holding theparticular telecommunication device proximate to the target body region(block 591). Related possible process features may include establishinglocation parameters for the identifiable receptacle attached directly orindirectly to a known bodily location of the user (block 592), andestablishing location parameters for the identifiable receptacleattached or supported or held at a known location in a vehicle of theuser (block 593). Additional possible aspects may include establishinglocation parameters for the identifiable receptacle attached orsupported or held at a known location in a workspace or bailiwick of theuser (block 594).

Some exemplary embodiment may include establishing location parametersfor an identifiable clothing section or apparel accessory attaching orsupporting or holding the particular telecommunication device proximateto the target body region (block 596). Other possible features mayinclude establishing location parameters for the particulartelecommunication device attached or supported or held at a knownlocation relative to the user (block 597. Further possible enhancementsmay include establishing location coordinates for the particulartelecommunication device relative to a medical or health related bodyaccessory device subject to irradiation exposure (block 598).

Referring to the detailed flow chart of FIG. 12, variously illustratedembodiment features 600 include previously described process aspects503, 504, 506 in combination with establishing location parameters forone or more of the following types of telecommunication device: mobile,hand-held, vehicle-mounted, desktop, head-attached, wrist-attached,hands-free, cell phone, transceiver, transmitter, receiver (block 602).Other possible process aspects may include implementing the remedialaction to minimize exposure of one or more of the following types oftarget body-related regions to excessive electromagnetic emissions:head, eye, ear, heart, chest, stomach, torso, abdomen, groin,reproductive organ, proximate body surface, vulnerable organ, sensitivebody part, cerebral portion, cardiovascular portion, bionic repair,bionic replacement, implanted medical appliance, therapeutic device,health monitoring apparatus, testing unit, diagnostic component, bodyaccessory (block 603).

Additional possible process features depicted in FIG. 12 may includeproviding one or more different predetermined intrusion levelsrespectively applicable to various types of implanted or attached oruser-related body accessory devices to be protected from excessiveelectromagnetic emissions (block 604). Other exemplary embodimentfeatures may include providing one or more different predeterminedintrusion levels respectively applicable to various types of target bodyregions to be protected from excessive electromagnetic emissions (block606), and providing one or more different predetermined intrusion levelsrespectively applicable to various types or categories of users to beprotected from excessive electromagnetic emissions (block 607).

FIG. 13 is a diagrammatic flow chart for an exemplary computer programproduct 620 that provides computer readable media having encodedinstructions for executing a method (block 621), wherein the method mayinclude acquiring estimated location parameters for a particulartelecommunication device relative to a target body region of a user(block 622); determining whether the particular telecommunication deviceis in an active operation mode that generates or is predicted togenerate electromagnetic irradiation above a predetermined intrusionlevel (block 623); and responsive to confirmation of the determinedactive operation mode, implementing remedial action to minimize theelectromagnetic irradiation of the target body region (block 624).

Further possible method features to minimize electromagnetic irradiationmay include implementing automatic or programmed consequential remedialaction with respect to exposure of the target body region to attenuatedelectromagnetic emissions received from the particular telecommunicationdevice (block 626), and implementing user-selective remedial action withrespect to exposure of the target body region to attenuatedelectromagnetic emissions received from the particular telecommunicationdevice (block 628).

Other exemplary aspects may include communicating an output identifierindicative of currently and/or cumulatively generated radiationemissions above the predetermined intrusion level (block 627). Furtherpossible process features may include establishing the predeterminedintrusion level based on a type of target body region to be protectedfrom excessive electromagnetic emissions (block 631). In some instancesan exemplary process feature may include establishing the predeterminedintrusion level based on a type of implanted or attached or user-relatedbody accessory device to be protected from excessive electromagneticemissions (block 632). A further possible aspect may includeestablishing the predetermined intrusion level based on a type orcategory of user to be protected from excessive electromagneticemissions (block 633).

Referring to the schematic block diagram of FIG. 14, an exemplary systemembodiment for irradiation protection may include communication unit 650having processor 652, memory 654, one or more program applications 656,and controller 658. The communication unit 650 may be a separate unit ormay be incorporated as part of a user's telecom device that generatesEMR. Various types of user interfaces may be incorporated in or operablycoupled with the communication unit 650 including but not limited tokeyboard 671, mouse 672, touch screen 673, voice receiver 674,data/status display 676, messaging display 677, GPS device 678, andspeaker 779 to facilitate interactive communications by one or moreusers associated with the communication module 650.

Various types of updated informational data may be maintained to beaccessible to the communication unit 650 including telecom unit(s)identifier data 680, target region identifier data 690, and remedialaction lookup table 700. Exemplary telecom unit identifier data 680 mayinclude fixed location coordinates 682, variable location coordinates683, calibrated radiation 684, orientation axis 686, and transmissionpattern(s) 687. Exemplary target region identifier data 690 may includea body organ 691, body section 692, body-related device 693, and one ormore radio frequency identification (RFID) tags 694. The exemplaryremedial action lookup table may include current exposure level 702,cumulative exposure level 703, first user ID 706, and second user ID707.

An integral or remote detection module 695 may be operably connectedwith the target region identifier module 690 and with the telecomlocation module 680 to enable determination of a separation distancebetween a particular telecommunication unit and a target body region.

Some exemplary embodiment features may provide a transmission linkbetween the communication unit 650 and as least one radiation detectionsensor (see 740) adapted to detect attenuated radiation emissionsgenerated from a telecom unit. Other exemplary embodiment features mayprovide a transmission link between the communication unit 650 and atleast one exposure monitoring device (see 740) adapted to monitorirradiation exposure of a targeted body region.

As illustrated in FIG. 14, the communication unit 650 in some systemembodiments may be operably connected with a risk assessment data matrixfor target regions 710 wherein some types of bodily-related targetregions are deemed to be more vulnerable to electromagnetic irradiationthan others. For example, hands and feet may be designated as “nil” risk712; arms and legs may be designated as “low” risk 713; and torso andchest may be designated as “medium” risk 714. In contrast, sections ofthe head (e.g., eye, ear, brain) may be designated as “high” risk 716;and reproductive organs may be designated as “high” risk 717. As afurther example, a target body region that includes an implanted medicaldevice may be designated as “high” risk 718.

The communication unit 650 in other system embodiments may be operablyconnected with a risk assessment data matrix for user types 720 whereinsome types or categories of people are deemed to be more vulnerable toelectromagnetic irradiation than others. For, example, different levelsof risk assessment may be assigned to a person classified as a hospitalpatient 721, or a person with a particular health status 722 (e.g.,temporary illness or chronic disease 723). As a further example,different levels of risk assessment may be assigned based on one or moreage groups 726 or a person's gender 727.

In some situations a different level of risk assessment may be assignedto a person living or working in a place subject to multiple EMRradiation sources 731. Whether the radiation generating device is eithermobile or fixed 732 may be a factor in determining an EMR riskassessment. A person in a category of “frequent telecom usage” 733 maybe assessed at a higher risk for excessive irradiation exposure than aperson in a category of “seldom/moderate telecom usage” 734.

Depending on the circumstances, the various system components includingcommunication unit 650, telecom unit identifier data 680, target regionidentifier data 690, proximity detection device 695, remedial actionlookup table 700, risk assessment data matrices 710, 720 and radiationdetection sensors & exposure monitoring devices 740 may be incorporatedas part of a user's telecommunication device and/or located externally(e.g., remotely) from such telecommunication device. In some instancescertain components may be located at a facility associated withproviding irradiation protection services, and/or located in a vehicleor residence or building or workplace of the user. Other locations arepossible, and various types of communication links may be providedincluding but not limited to wireless, cable, satellite, Internet,public networks, private networks, and the like.

It will be further understood from the various embodiment featuresdisclosed herein that certain exemplary data processing functions may beprovided by a unitary communication unit 650, and other specifiedexemplary processing functions may be carried out by separatecomputerized processing modules.

It will also be understood that the exemplary system embodimentsdisclosed herein for facilitating irradiation protection for a specifiedtarget body region may include data record means (e.g., priority tables310, 365, identifier data 690, risk assessment data matrix 710) foridentifying the specified target body region of a user that is proximateto a particular communication device capable of generatingelectromagnetic emissions that subject the specified target body regionto irradiation exposure; monitoring and/or detection means (e.g.,radiation monitors and/or sensors 260, sensors and/or devices 740) forestablishing whether such irradiation exposure does exceed or ispredicted to exceed a safety threshold correlated with the specifiedtarget body region; and control circuit means (e.g., EMR control module250, communication unit 650) that is activated based on such establishedirradiation exposure having a dosage value above the safety threshold,wherein such control circuit means is configured to provide a responsiveoutput based on a possible risk relative to such irradiation exposure.

The high level flow chart of FIG. 15 depicts exemplary embodimentfeatures 800 regarding a method of facilitating irradiation protectionfor a specified target body region (block 801), wherein the method mayinclude identifying the specified target body region of a user that isproximate to a particular communication device capable of generatingelectromagnetic emissions that subject the specified target body regionto irradiation exposure (block 802); establishing whether suchirradiation exposure does exceed or is predicted to exceed a safetythreshold correlated with the specified target body region (block 803);and if such irradiation exposure has a dosage value above the safetythreshold, providing a responsive output based on a possible riskrelative to such irradiation exposure (block 804). Another possiblefeature may include enabling a user to choose the safety thresholdcorrelated with the specified target body region (block 806).

Additional possible process features may include establishing anautomatic or programmed safety threshold that is correlated with thespecified target body region (block 807), and enabling a user to choosethe specified target body region correlated with the safety threshold(block 808). In some instance exemplary embodiment features may includesending the responsive output to a base station or cell tower or serviceprovider or network node or other off-device destination (block 811).Other possible features may include sending the responsive output to athird party for monitoring, and/or record keeping, and/or decisionmaking regarding possible remedial action (block 812).

Also depicted in FIG. 15 are exemplary aspects that include sending theresponsive output to one or more of the following types of third party:parent, family member, friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse,health care entity (block 813). Further possible aspects may includesending the responsive output to the particular communication device,wherein the particular device suggests to the user a time limit for acall and/or a change in body location relative to the particularcommunication device and/or a change in orientation of the particularcommunication device (block 814).

Referring to the flow chart of FIG. 16, various exemplary embodimentfeatures 820 are depicted including previous described aspects 802, 803,804 along with sending the responsive output to a recipient entityand/or other destination for a message or transmission from theparticular communication device (block 816). Additional exemplaryfeatures may include sending the responsive output to an accessiblerecord that maintains current and/or cumulative irradiation exposuredata (block 821). Other possible process aspects may include sending theresponsive output to the user, wherein the responsive output includes arecognizable textual and/or visual and/or audio and/or sensory outputindicative of a current and/or cumulative dosage value that exceeds thesafety threshold (block 822).

Additional exemplary aspects may include implementing user-selectedremedial action to reduce irradiation exposure to a dosage value at orbelow the safety threshold (block 824), and in some instances mayprovide for implementing user-selected remedial action to minimizeexposure of the specified target body region to excessive irradiation(block 823). Other process aspects may include causing the particularcommunication device to implement one or more of the following: reducedpower mode, dormant operation mode, intermittent active mode, temporaryalternate mode, power off mode, conversation time limit, different celltower, optional network carrier, alternate relay/retransmitter, newsatellite link, different transmission destination (block 826). Furtherexemplary features may include causing the particular communicationdevice to change one or more of the following operation parameters toachieve a reduced level of irradiation exposure: frequency, polarity,voltage, current, intensity, orientation, emission mode, transmissionpattern, audio volume, voice sensitivity (block 827).

Various exemplary process features 830 are illustrated in the flow chartof FIG. 17 including previous described features 802, 803, 804 incombination with transmitting the responsive output to a local or remotecontrol module, wherein the responsive output includes a recognizableoutput signal indicative of a current and/or cumulative dosage valuethat exceeds the safety threshold (block 832). Additional aspects mayinclude implementing automatic or programmed remedial action to reducethe irradiation exposure to a dosage value at or below the safetythreshold (block 834). A further possibility may provide forimplementing automatic or programmed remedial action to minimizeexposure of the specified target body portion to excessive irradiation(block 833).

Some embodiments may include causing the particular communication deviceto implement one or more of the following: reduced power mode, dormantoperation mode, intermittent active mode, temporary alternate mode,power off mode, conversation time limit, different cell tower, optionalnetwork carrier, alternate relay/retransmitter, new satellite link,different transmission destination (block 836). Other embodiments mayinclude causing the particular communication device to change one ormore of the following operation parameters to achieve a reduced level ofirradiation exposure: frequency, polarity, voltage, current, intensity,orientation, emission mode, transmission pattern, pulse format, controlchannel, voice channel, audio volume, voice sensitivity (block 837).

Additional exemplary aspects shown in FIG. 17 regarding target bodyregions may include identifying one or more of the following types ofspecified target body-related regions: head, eye, ear, heart, chest,stomach, torso, abdomen, groin, reproductive organ, proximate bodysurface, vulnerable organ, sensitive body part, cerebral portion,cardiovascular portion, bionic repair, bionic replacement, implantedmedical appliance, therapeutic device, health monitoring apparatus,testing unit, diagnostic component, body accessory (block 839).

The flow chart of FIG. 18 depicts various exemplary features 840including previously described features 802, 803, 804 along with makingan accessible record indicating a risk assessment arising from suchirradiation exposure that exceeds the safety threshold (block 841).Related possibilities may include making the accessible record thatincludes the risk assessment arising from current irradiation exposureof the specified target body region, and/or cumulative irradiationexposure of the specified target body region during a given period oftime (block 842). Further aspects may include establishing whether suchirradiation exposure has a dosage value greater than a real-time safetythreshold (block 843), and in some instance may further includeestablishing whether such irradiation exposure has a dosage valuegreater than a cumulative safety threshold for a given period of time(block 844).

Additional exemplary aspects may include comparing a transmissionpattern of the particular communication device relative to a separationorientation between the particular communication device and thespecified target region (block 846). Related possible aspects mayinclude determining whether a directional and/or non-uniformtransmission pattern causes an increased or decreased irradiationexposure relative to the separation orientation between the particularcommunication device and the specified target region (block 848).

Referring to the exemplary process features 850 shown in the flow chartof FIG. 19, some embodiments may include previously describe aspects802, 803, 804 in combination with ascertaining an approximate distancebetween the particular communication device and the specified targetbody region (block 851). Related process features may includeascertaining the approximate distance by one or more of the followingtypes of proximity measurement techniques: ultrasound, infrared (IR),ultraviolet (UV), radio frequency (RF), radio frequency identification(RFID) tag, capacitive sensor, electromagnetic reflection, phase-change,charge-coupled device (CCD) light detection, thermal sensor, imagerecognition, audio time of flight (block 852).

Further related process aspects may include processing the approximatedistance in combination with a calibrated or detected radiation value ofthe generated electromagnetic emissions to provide a risk assessment forthe specified target body region (block 853). Some embodiments mayinclude confirming an estimated distance between an antenna of theparticular communication device and the specified target body region(block 854).

In some instances an exemplary embodiment may include confirminglocation parameters for an identifiable receptacle holding or supportingor attaching the particular communication device at one or more of thefollowing user-related sites: vehicle, workspace, bailiwick, clothingsection, apparel accessory, bodily part (block 856). Further exemplaryfeatures may include processing the location parameters for theidentifiable receptacle in combination with a calibrated or detectedradiation value of the generated electromagnetic emissions to provide arisk assessment for the specified target body region (block 858).

Referring to the flow chart of FIG. 20, possible process features 860may include previously described aspects 802, 803, 804, 851 as well asdetermining a current and/or cumulative irradiation dosage value atleast partially based on an approximate ascertained distance between theparticular communication device and the specified target body region(block 866). In some instances exemplary process features may includedetermining a current and/or cumulative irradiation dosage value atleast partially based on an approximate ascertained distance between anantenna for the particular communication device and the specified targetbody region (block 867).

Further possible aspects regarding appropriate irradiation exposuredosage values may include measuring a current irradiation dosage valuewith a sensor located at or near the specified target body region (block861). Other possible process features may include determining a currentand/or cumulative irradiation dosage value based on data from a sensorproximate to the particular communication device or proximate to thespecified target body region (block 862).

Some embodiments may include determining a current and/or cumulativeirradiation dosage value at least partially based on calibrated ordetected radiation emissions associated with the particularcommunication device (block 863). Other possible embodiment features mayinclude determining a current and/or cumulative irradiation dosage valueat least partially based on variable or fixed location coordinates forthe particular communication device (block 864). Further related processfeatures (see FIG. 21) may include determining a current and/orcumulative irradiation dosage value at least partially based on anapproximate orientation of a transmission pattern of the particularcommunication device relative to the specified target body region (block869).

The flow chart of FIG. 21 illustrates additional possible processfeatures 870 including previously described aspects 802, 803, 804 incombination with implementing a type of remedial action accordance witha priority scheme (block 871). Various exemplary priority schemes may beimplemented in software and/or circuitry configurations. For example, anexemplary priority scheme may be configured to be implementing a type ofremedial action in accordance with a priority scheme configured to be atleast partially dependent upon a type of specified target body region(block 872). A related aspect may include implementing the type ofremedial action in accordance with the priority scheme configured to beat least partially dependent upon the type of specified target bodyregion that includes a medical related or health related body accessorydevice (block 873).

Additional embodiment features may include implementing a type ofremedial action in accordance with a priority scheme configured to be atleast partially dependent upon a cumulative irradiation exposure of thetarget body region during a given period of time (block 874). In someinstances a type of remedial action may be implemented in accordancewith a priority scheme configured to be at least partially dependentupon how much a currently determined irradiation dosage value and/or acumulatively determined irradiation dosage value exceeds the safetythreshold correlated with the specified target body region (block 876).

Other possible process aspects may include implementing a type ofremedial action accordance with a priority scheme configured to be atleast partially dependent upon a type of person having the specifiedtarget body region (block 878). For example, an exemplary embodiment mayinclude implementing the type of remedial action respectively dependentupon one or more of the following types of person having the specifiedtarget body region: baby, child, teenager, adult, pregnant woman,hospital patient, senior citizen, organ transplant patient (block 879).

Further exemplary aspects 880 are illustrated in FIG. 22, includingpreviously described aspects 802, 803, 804 as well as processing knownlocation coordinates for the particular communication device incombination with a calibrated or detected radiation value of thegenerated electromagnetic emissions to provide a risk assessment for thespecified target body region that includes an implanted or attached oruser-related body accessory device (block 882). In some instances,exemplary aspects may include confirming fixed or variable locationcoordinates for one or more of the following types of particularcommunication device: mobile, hand-held, vehicle-mounted, desktop,head-attached, wrist-attached, hands-free, cell phone, transceiver,transmitter, receiver (block 884).

Exemplary computer program product features 885 depicted in FIG. 23 mayinclude providing computer-readable media having encoded instructionsfor executing a method of facilitating irradiation protection for aspecified target body region (block 886), wherein a possible method mayinclude identifying the specified target body region that is proximateto a particular communication device capable of generatingelectromagnetic emissions that subject the specified target body regionto radiation exposure (block 887), and establishing whether suchradiation exposure does exceed or is predicted to exceed a safetythreshold correlated with the specified target body region (block 888).Some exemplary embodiments may further include if such radiationexposure has a dosage value above the safety threshold, providing aresponsive output based on a possible risk relative to such radiationexposure (block 889).

Other exemplary programmed process features regarding remedial actionmay include causing the particular communication device to implement oneor more of the following: reduced power mode, dormant operation mode,intermittent active mode, temporary alternate mode, power off mode,conversation time limit, different cell tower, optional network carrier,alternate relay/retransmitter, new satellite link, differenttransmission destination (block 891). Further possible programmedprocess features regarding remedial action may include causing theparticular communication device to change one or more of the followingoperation parameters to achieve a reduced level of radiation: frequency,polarity, voltage, current, intensity, orientation, emission mode,transmission pattern, audio volume, voice sensitivity (block 892).

Some embodiments may include programmed process features that includeconfirming location parameters for an identifiable receptacle holding orsupporting or attaching the particular communication device at one ormore of the following user-related sites: vehicle, workspace, bailiwick,clothing section, apparel accessory, bodily part (block 894). Additionalpossible programmed process features may include measuring a currentirradiation dosage value with a sensor located at or near the specifiedtarget body region (block 896). Other exemplary programmed processaspects may include determining a current and/or cumulative irradiationdosage value at least partially based on an approximate orientation of atransmission pattern of the particular communication device relative tothe specified target body region (block 897).

Referring to the schematic block diagram of FIG. 24, an illustrativesystem embodiment may include interactive EMR control module 900including processor 922; one or more application programs 924, memory926, user interface 927, and data/status display 928. The EMR controlmodule 900 may be incorporated with a fixed-location telecommunicationunit 902 configured for interactive protection against one or moreexternal EMR sources, or in some instances incorporated with a mobiletelecommunication unit 904 configured for interactive protection againstone or more external EMR sources.

Illustrated examples of external EMR sources depicted in FIG. 24 includean unknown stationary external EMR source 906 generating emissions 921a, an unknown moving EMR source 908 (e.g., cellphone) generatingemissions 921 b, a remote EMR source 910 at a known location thatgenerates emissions 921 c, and a remote EMR source 912 of known identitythat generates emissions 921 d. The interactive EMR control module 900may have a direct communication link 915 a with stationary EMR source906. The interactive EMR control module 900 may also include antenna 901that enables a wireless communication link 915 b with moving EMR source908 via its antenna 909, and enables another wireless communication link915 c with remote EMR source 910 via its antenna 911, and enables afurther wireless communication link with remote EMR source 912 via anassociated cellphone antenna 913.

It will be understood the illustrated embodiment features of FIG. 24enable selective transmission of communication signals and/or messageswith one or more EMR sources 906, 908, 910, 912 regarding undesirable orinterfering irradiation exposure at a user-related site associated withthe interactive EMR control module 900. Such irradiation exposure can bedetected by an on-board EMR sensor 932 of the EMR control module 900,and in some instances by an off-board sensor 933 that may be located incloser proximity to a protected user-related target area.

It will be understood that the user-related sites and/or target areasdisclosed herein are for purposes of illustration only. Various othertypes of user-related fixed and/or user-related mobile target areas maybe protected against undesirable and/or interfering EMR emissions inaccordance with the principles and practices set forth herein.

A possible request for remedial action to alleviate or otherwisecompensate for the detected exposure at the user-related site may bedependent on a safety threshold or intrusion level that is correlatedwith a protected user-related site. Such safety threshold and intrusionlevel information may be maintained in data records for real-time andcumulative exposure guidelines 920 operably linked to the EMR controlmodule 900.

Some remedial action requests may occur automatically (e.g., pursuant todefault guidelines), and other remedial action requests may bedetermined on a case-by-case basis. In that regard, the EMR controlmodule 900 may be configured with circuitry or other processingcomponents for management of irradiation data, wherein the EMR controlmodule 900 may include telecom unit identification data 930, multiplesignal filter 934 to differentiate between different electromagneticemissions, automated controller 936, user-selective controller 937, athird party control link 938, and an irradiation warning output 939.

Proper identification of the various EMR sources 906, 908, 910, 912 forpurposes of evaluation and follow-up communication requests may befacilitated by additional system components operably coupled with theEMR control module 900, including for example EMR source proximitydetection module 940, and in some instances including an EMR sourceidentification module 942 that may be linked to applicable websitesand/or pertinent database records.

Referring to the schematic block diagram of FIG. 25, an illustrativesystem embodiment for a particular user 950 that constitutes auser-related site may include a handheld 961 mobile interactive EMRcontrol module 960 including an on-board EMR sensor module 961 fordetection of emissions from one or more external sources such as frommoving EMR source 968 (e.g., cellphone) and from a remote EMR source970. The interactive EMR control module 960 may also be linked 973 withan on-site body sensor 972 closely proximate to a target bodily portion,wherein the on-site body sensor 972 can detect emissions from varioussources including remote EMR source 970 as well as from a stationary EMRsource 986 such as a network transmission tower 984.

Actual real-time and/or cumulative irradiation exposure levels may becollected and stored by the interactive EMR control module 960 for eachdifferent emission source such as data for EMR source #AA 966 and datafor EMR source #BB 969. Another possible link 967 may be provided fromthe interactive EMR control module 960 to a user cell phone device 955(e.g., held by pocket 956 or otherwise affixed to apparel) foradditional retrieval and/or management of irradiation exposure levels.Requests for possible remedial action (e.g., alleviation, compensation,offsetting consideration) may be transmitted to control units 971, 988respectively associated with remote EMR source 970 and stationary EMRsource 986.

Some user cellphone devices 975 for a user-related site may include anon-board EMR control unit 976 as well as an on-board EMR sensor module978 that monitors emissions from one or more sources such as local EMRsource 982 and moving EMR source 1002 (e.g., vehicle 1000). Anevaluation process regarding possible irradiation remedial action may beaccomplished by the on-board control unit 976 for user cellphone device975, or in some instances via communication link 999 by an evaluationprocess conducted by a third party entity 990. For example, such a thirdparty entity 990 may have access to a set of remedial action evaluationguidelines 991 as well as access to cumulative data records 992 that arerespectively applicable for one or more user-related sites (e.g., 950,1005) which are subject to undesirable or interfering EMR exposure.

The third party entity 990 may in some instances provide evaluation andmanagement services regarding irradiation exposure for multipleuser-related sites. For example, the third party entity 990 may providean interactive EMR control module 993 for a particular user-related site950 having telecom unit ID #XX, wherein the third party entity 990communicates via interface 997 in order to request and/or obtainremedial action regarding emissions from stationary EMR source 986 aswell as remedial action regarding emissions from local EMR source 982,and in some instances remedial action regarding emissions from movingEMR source 1002.

As a further example, the third party entity 990 may provide anotherinteractive EMR control module 994 for a user-related site 1005 havingtelecom unit ID #YY, wherein the third party entity 990 communicates viainterface 1008 with a control unit 10004 in order to request and/orobtain remedial action regarding emissions from the moving EMR source1002 (e.g., vehicle 1000). An EMR sensor module 1006 may be configuredto send monitored irradiation dosage levels via interface 1008 to thethird party entity 990, and in some instances configured to implementremedial action pursuant to emission management signals from theinteractive EMR control module 994.

Referring to the schematic block diagram of FIG. 26, a mobileuser-related site (e.g., passenger vehicle, land conveyance, watergoingvessel, airborne transport, etc.) may carry driver 1030 and passenger1031 who may both be subjected to irradiation dosage exposure from acellphone 1023 fixedly or removably mounted in a vehicle transceiversupport holder 1027. Additional exposure risks to driver 1030 andpassenger 1031 may arise from radiation emissions generated fromstationary external EMR source #CC 1021 and from local EMR source #DD1022. A target body sensor 1033 may be located proximate to driver 1030or located in a default position proximate to both driver 1030 andpassenger 1031.

The embodiment features of FIG. 26 may include an interactive EMRcontrol module operably coupled through link 1026 via vehicletransceiver support holder 1027 to an updatable data record indicatingreal-time vehicle location parameters 1028 as determined by GPS unit1029. The interactive EMR control module may also be operably connectedvia communication channel 1062 to receive irradiation inputs from thetarget body sensor 1033, and may also be operably connected viacommunication link 1063 to a cumulative radiation record 1065 forvarious users associated with the vehicle.

Typical user types having their own individual radiation records mayinclude driver owner 1069, driver teenager 1068, passenger #1 1067, andpassenger #2 1066. Irradiation protection limits that are correlatedwith the cumulative radiation record 1065 by the interactive EMR controlmodule 1025 may be provided for the driver owner 1056, driver teenager1057, passenger #1 1058, and passenger #2 1059. In some instances anirradiation protection limit that defines a default standard 1055 may beprovided based on applicable regulatory or medical or safety guidelines.It will be understood that EMR exposure data may be obtained fromvarious types of irradiation detection sensors 1035 that may beincorporated with or linked to the interactive EMR control module 1025.

Additional components for processing irradiation exposure data andimplementing possible remedial action by the interactive EMR controlmodule 1025 may include processor 1040, one or more application programs1041, user interface 1042, and data/status display 1043. Othercomponents may include EMR source proximity detection module 1045, EMRsource identification module 1046, and warning indicator 1048. Furtherexamples of pertinent data records may include a data table for internalvehicle EMR source 1050, data table for EMR source #CC 1052, and datatable for EMR source #DD 1054.

It will be understood that irradiation exposure at a user-related sitecan be caused by various types of electromagnetic emission sources. Inthat regard FIGS. 27-28 depict examples of information that could bemaintained in an accessible data table of EMR sources for evaluation ofirradiation exposure as well as determining possible responsive remedialaction.

Referring to FIG. 27, the representative data table may include multipledata categories such as EMR identity 1080, EMR source locale 1081,contact address 1082 for a particular emission source, type of device1083 generating the emissions, an estimated irradiation risk 1084, anemission time variation 1086, requested remedial action 1087, andpossible reciprocation terms 1088.

For example, data entries regarding a particular user-related site mayinclude an EMR source identified as an “entry security scanner” 1090located at “federal office building” 1091 having a contact address “scan#123@ct.com” 1092 with regard to an “x-ray & metal detector” 1093 thatcreates an estimated “low level” 1094 irradiation risk during a“weekdays 9 AM-6 PM” 1095 time period. Further data entries for theparticular user-related site may include an EMR source identified as“clinical treatment apparatus” 1099 located at “college medical center”1101 having a contact address “safety@umd.edu” 1102 with regard to a“radiation therapy units” 1103 that create an estimated “high level”1104 irradiation risk during “random” 1105 time periods.

As further examples, other data entries regarding the particularuser-related site may include an EMR source identified as a “hi-volumecomputer system” 1109 located at “central data center” 1111 having acontact address “dept web page” 1112 with regard to “satellite microwaveunits” 1113 that create “variable levels” 1114 of irradiation riskduring “mega project usage” 1115 time periods. Other data entries forthe particular user-related site may include an EMR source identified as“cellphone base station” 1118 located at “nearby tower” 1119 having acontact address “1-888-445-5444” 1120 with regard to a “high powerantenna” 1121 that creates “variable levels” 1122 of irradiation riskduring “peak daytime hours” 1123.

As additional examples, other data entries regarding the particularuser-related site may include an EMR source identified as “nearbyactivated phones” 1126 located at “WiFi public area” 1127 having acontact address at “WiFi.com” 1128 with regard to a “WiFi relay unit”1129 that creates “variable levels” 1130 of irradiation risk during“random” 1131 time periods. Some data entries for the particularuser-related site may include an EMR source identified as “unknown EMRsources” 1134 located at “medical waiting rooms” 1135 having a contactaddress “hospital hot line 1-800-##” 1136 with regard to “multipletreatment devices” 1137 that create “unknown” 1138 irradiation risksduring “all hours 24/7” 1139.

As part of an interactive protocol regarding possible irradiation riskmanagement for a particular user-related site, additional illustrativedata entries for objectionable emissions from an “entry securityscanner” 1090 may include “bypass scanner per keycard” 1096 as possibleremedial action pursuant to reciprocation “fees assessed to law firmattys & staff” 1097. Further illustrative data entries for objectionableemissions from “clinical treatment apparatus” 1099 may include“temporary dormant mode” 1106 as a possible remedial action based on areciprocation requirement to “become health plan member” 1107. Someillustrative data entries for objectionable emissions from a “hi-volumecomputer system” 1109 may include “remote temp office usage” 1116 aspossible remedial action based on a user reciprocation agreement to “payextra health plan fee” 1117.

Other illustrative data entries for objectionable emissions from a“cellphone base station” 1118 may include “no EMR change required” 1124as a possible remedial action wherein a reciprocation term allows theuser to “received discount cellphone service” 1125. Additionalillustrative data entries for objectionable emissions from “nearbyactivated phones” 1126 may include “access to low EMR Wi-Fi room” 1132as a possible remedial action in accordance with a reciprocationrequirement for “payment of time-based user fee” 1133. Some illustrativedata entries for objectionable emissions from “unknown EMR sources” 1134may include “no EMR change required” 1140 as a possible remedial actionin exchange for a reciprocated “reimbursement of parking fees” 1141.

Referring to FIG. 28, the representative data table may include multipledata categories such as EMR source type 1145, approximate separationdistance 1146 from user-related site, identified location 1147 of theEMR source, emission level 148 of the EMR source, a moving or non-movingsource 1149, real-time action status 1150 of irradiation exposure,remedial action terms 1151, and cumulative risk status 1152 ofuser-related site.

For example, data entries for a particular user-related site may includea “known source type #FF” 1153 with an estimated separation distance of“less than two feet” 1154 and an identified location in a “north/westdirection” 1155, and having an emission level that is “sporadic betweenlow & high level” 1156, and wherein such source is deemed to be “moving”1157. Further data entries for the particular user-related site mayinclude a “known source type #GG” 1160 with an estimated separationdistance of “more than two feet” 1161 and an identified location in “anupper office” 1162, and having an emission level that is “low &increasing” 1163, and wherein such source is deemed to be “not moving”1164.

As further examples, additional data entries for the particularuser-related site may include an “unknown source type #HH” 1167 with anestimated separation distance of “more than ten feet” 1168 and anidentified location in an “adjacent street” 1169, and having an emissionlevel that is “above user threshold level” 1170, and wherein such sourceis deemed to be “moving” 1171″. Other data entries for the particularuser-related site may include an “unknown source type #JJ” 1181 with anestimated separation distance of “about seventy feet” 1175 and anidentified location at “power transmission station on State Street”1176, and having an emission level that is “high and constant” 1177, andwherein such source is deemed to be “not moving” 1178. More data entriesfor the particular user-related site may include a “known source type#KK” 1181 without any estimated separation distance “N/A” 1182 and anidentified location “high voltage tower” 1183, and having an emissionlevel that is “low & constant” 1184, and wherein such source is deemedto be “not moving” 1185.

As part of an evaluation process regarding an irradiation exposure riskfor a particular user-related site, additional illustrative data entriesfor objectionable emissions from a “known source type #FF” 1153 mayinclude an “ignore” 1158 real-time action status, with a possible“pre-arranged low power mode” 1166 also available. Further illustrativedata entries for objectionable emissions from a “known source type #GG”1160 may include an action status of “send action request to source”1165 regarding an available “pre-arranged monetary credit” 1166 remedy.Other illustrative data entries for objectionable emissions from an“unknown source #HH” 1167 may include a “transmit warning alarm to user”1172 real-time action status in view of a remedial entry “not any remedyavailable” 1173.

Further illustrative data entries for objectionable emissions from an“unknown source #JJ” 1174 may include a “show optional route map touser” 1179 real-time action status based on a remedial entry “noremedial action available” 1180. Additional illustrative data entriesfor “known source #KK” 1181 may include an “ignore” 1186 real-timeaction status based on an entry “new request required” 1186 to obtainpossible beneficial remedial terms.

In some instances the data table may indicate an updated cumulative riskstatus based on irradiation dosage exposure from one or more emissionsources during a given time period. For example, a possible data entrymay indicate “cumulative daily dosage for user Phil already exceedsevaluation guidelines” 1190. As a further example, a possible data entrymay indicate “cumulative hourly dosage for user Erin is below evaluationguidelines” 1192. As another example, a possible data entry may indicate“cumulative weekly dosage for this user site is below preferredgovernment standard” 1194.

It will be understood that the informational parameters shown in thedata tables of FIGS. 27-28 are for purposes of illustration only, andmay be expanded or altered in some embodiments and may be shortened oromitted in other embodiments depending on the circumstances.

As disclosed herein, a system for obtaining responsive action regardingelectromagnetic irradiation may include a sensor or monitor device(e.g., 932, 933, 972, 978, 1033) configured for detecting at auser-related site an undesirable or interfering exposure toelectromagnetic radiation (EMR) caused by emissions from one or moreexternal sources (e.g., 906, 908, 910, 912, 968, 970, 982, 984, 1004).Another possible system element may include a communication module (e.g.900, 960, 975) operably coupled to the sensor or monitor device, whereinthe communication module is configured for transmitting directly (e.g.,915 a, 915 c) or indirectly (e.g., 915 b, 915 d, 999) to the one or moreexternal sources a request for remedial action to alleviate or otherwisecompensate for the detected exposure at the user-related site.

Also disclosed herein is an exemplary system of interaction concerningelectromagnetic radiation (EMR) which may include a communicationinterface (e.g., 997, 1008, 1026, 1062) for receiving informational dataregarding undesirable or interfering EMR exposure detected at auser-related site (e.g., 950, 1020, 1030), and computerized processingcomponents (e.g., 993, 994, 1040, 1041, 1052, 1054) for evaluating theinformational data regarding the EMR exposure in accordance withapplicable guidelines (e.g., 991, 992, 1055, 1056) to establish whetheror not any remedial action is appropriate. Another possible systemfeature may include a communication module operably coupled to thecomputerized processing components and configured to implement remedialaction based on the evaluation of the informational data (e.g., seeFIGS. 27-28).

Some system embodiments for facilitating responsive action regardingelectromagnetic irradiation may include an interface component (e.g.,997, 1008, 1026) for receiving a communication from or on behalf of auser-related site that is subject to irradiation exposure fromundesirable or interfering electromagnetic emissions, and dataprocessing module features (e.g., 940, 942, 960, 966, 968, 1025, 1045,1046) for determining a possible source of the undesirable orinterfering electromagnetic emissions. A further system component mayinclude a communication module (e.g., 960, 1025) configured to send arequest for remedial action to an entity associated with the possiblesource.

Further possible system aspects disclosed herein may include systemcomponents for obtaining responsive action regarding undesirable orinterfering electromagnetic irradiation. In that regard, possible systemfeatures may include sensor or monitor devices (e.g., 978) for detectinga level of irradiation exposure at a user-related site, and acommunication component (e.g., 999) configured for transmittingempirical data regarding the level of irradiation to a designated entity(e.g., 990) for evaluation. Further possible system features may includecomputer processing elements (e.g., 993, 994) operably linked to receivethe transmitted empirical data and configured for evaluation (e.g., 992,991) of the level of irradiation, and wherein based on a result of suchevaluation the computer processing elements are enabled to requestremedial action for implementation (e.g., 971, 988, 1004) by anidentified source of the undesirable or interfering electromagneticemissions.

Referring to the high level flow chart of FIG. 29, an illustratedprocess embodiment 1200 may provide a method of interaction with asource of electromagnetic emissions (block 1201), including detecting ata user-related site an undesirable or interfering exposure toelectromagnetic radiation (EMR) caused by emissions from one or moreexternal sources (block 1202), and transmitting directly or indirectlyto the one or more external sources a request for remedial action toalleviate the detected exposure at the user-related site (block 1204).Other possible features may include measuring a level of EMR exposurewith a telecommunication device configured to monitor irradiation at ornear the user-related site (block 1206). In some instances a relatedfeature may include measuring a level of EMR exposure with a sensorlocated at or near the user-related site (block 1208).

Additional aspects may include prior to said transmitting, establishingwhether such exposure to EMR exceeds or is predicted to exceed a currentand/or cumulative threshold correlated with an applicable regulatorystandard (block 1211). Other aspects may include prior to thetransmitting, establishing whether such exposure to EMR exceeds or ispredicted to exceed a current and/or cumulative threshold correlatedwith the user-related site (block 1212). Additional embodiment featuresmay include prior to the transmitting, establishing whether suchexposure to EMR exceeds or is predicted to exceed an intrusion level orsafety threshold which is determined by one or more of the following:user selection, program module, radiation sensor, calibratedcommunication device, user telecommunication device, user health status,body accessory, user medical device, physician recommendation,regulatory standard, network guidelines (block 1213).

As further depicted in FIG. 29, other possible operational features mayinclude providing to the one or more external sources certainself-identifying information regarding the user-related site (block1216). Some embodiments may include providing to the one or moreexternal sources certain irradiation data indicative of an aspect of theEMR that causes the undesirable or interfering exposure (block 1217).Other possible features may include providing to the external source oneor more of the following EMR aspects: intensity, frequency, radiationlevel, radiation duration, cumulative radiation, directionality,polarization, transmission pattern, time-scheduled radiation, time ofoccurrence, duration of occurrence after request (block 1218).

The more detailed flow chart of FIG. 30 illustrates further exemplaryembodiment features 1220 including previously described processcomponents 1202, 1204 along with detecting undesirable or interferingexposure at a user's fixed location telecommunication device or at auser's mobile telecommunication device (block 1222). Further illustratedaspects may include detecting the undesirable or interfering exposure atthe user-related site that includes a target bodily region of the user(block 1223), or detecting the undesirable or interfering exposure atthe user-related site that includes a user-carried device or a user-worndevice (block 1224).

Additional process features may include detecting the undesirable orinterfering exposure at the user-related site that includes a workplaceor living space of the user (block 1226), and in some instancesdetecting the undesirable or interfering exposure at the user-relatedsite that includes a group or individual transport vehicle of the user(block 1227). Other possible process features may include identifying atype of external source by one or more of the following detectiontechniques: frequency characteristics, waveform characteristics, bandpass filter, high pass filter, low pass filter, ID tags on source beams,directionality of incident radiation emissions, fixed intensityemission, variable intensity emission, constant emission, intermittentemission, message inquiry, broadcast query (block 1231).

Some embodiments may include additional provisions for transmitting therequest for remedial action. For example, one possible aspect mayinclude transmitting the request from a user telecommunication devicelocated at or near the user-related site (block 1233). As anotherexample, a further possible aspect may include transmitting the requestfor one or more of the following types of remedial action: reducedpower, dormant mode, intermittent operation, temporary alternate mode,power off mode, different cell tower, optional network carrier,alternate relay/retransmitter, new satellite link, differenttransmission destination, alternative user route (block 1234).

The embodiment features 1235 depicted in the detailed flow chart of FIG.31 include previously described operations 1202, 1204, 1216 incombination with providing to the external source one or more of thefollowing types of user contact information: name, personal ID, postaladdress, email address, phone number, employer, organization, networkaffiliation, sole user ID, multiple user IDs (block 1247). Other relatedexemplary operations may include providing to the external source one ormore of the following types of self-identifying information: geographiclocation, current time, applicable time period, future time period,mobile device, fixed location device, user telecom device parameters,user telecom device orientation, acceptable radiation intrusion level,irradiation safety threshold, medical-required exposure level,applicable regulatory standard, monetary payment offered for EMRalleviation, offsetting consideration for EMR alleviation (block 1248).

Additional operational aspects may include identifying a location of theone or more external sources (block 1236). Related aspects may includeobtaining the location of the external source based on accessiblemapping data or an accessible database record (block 1238), and mayfurther include obtaining the location of a stationary or movingexternal source based on one or more recognizable source characteristics(block 1239).

Some embodiments may further include obtaining the location of theexternal source relative to a mobile user-related site based on anascertained separation distance from the external source (block 1242). Arelated aspect may include obtaining the location of a stationary ormoving external source based on ascertaining a separation distancebetween the user-related site and the one or more external sources(block 1241). As another example, some process components may includeobtaining the location of a stationary or moving external source basedon a triangulation technique (block 1243). A related process componentmay include obtaining the location of the external source relative to amobile user-related site based on a triangulation technique (block1244).

Referring to the illustrated embodiment features 1250 of FIG. 32, anexemplary process may include previously described operations 1202, 1204along with detecting current and/or cumulative EMR exposure from atleast two different external sources (block 1251). A related aspect mayinclude transmitting requests for separate remedial action respectivelyapplicable to the at least two different external sources (block 1252).Further aspects may include detecting an approximate real-time exposurelevel to EMR from multiple external sources (block 1253), and based onthe detected approximate real-time exposure level, transmitting arequest for a type of remedial action that is collectively applicable tothe multiple external sources (block 1254).

Some process implementations may further include detecting anapproximate cumulative exposure for a given time period to EMR frommultiple external sources (block 1256), and based on the detectedapproximate cumulative exposure, transmitting a request for a type ofremedial action that is collectively applicable to the multiple externalsources (block 1257). Another possible process feature may includedetecting with a sensor an incremental rate of increase or anincremental rate of decrease of the EMR caused by emissions from the oneor more external sources (block 1258).

Additional aspects shown in FIG. 32 may include sending the request forremedial action to a transmitting location for the one or more externalsources (block 1262), and in some instances sending the request forremedial action to an owner or operator of the one or more externalsources (block 1263). Other further aspects may include sending therequest for remedial action to a website or server that is linked to orassociated with the one or more external sources (block 1266). Anotherexemplary aspect may include sending the request for remedial action toan agent or representative or third party associated with the one ormore external sources (block 1268).

The detailed flow chart of FIG. 33 depicts exemplary embodiment aspects1270 that include previously described process features 1202, 1204 incombination with making a data record indicative of real-time and/orcumulative EMR exposure at the user-related site based on emissionsreceived from the one or more external sources (block 1274). Anotherprocess aspect may include sending to a designated third party certainreal-time and/or cumulative irradiation data indicative of the EMRexposure at the user-related site based on emissions received from theone or more external sources (block 1276).

Other process features relating to possible remedial action responsiveto irradiation exposure risks may include establishing pursuant to auser-initiated request an availability of one or more optional remedialactions offered by a particular external source (block 1278). In someinstances a process feature may provide prior to the exposure detectingstep, establishing confirmation of one or more predetermined remedialactions that are available from a known external source of EMR (block1271). In some circumstances another process feature may providesubsequent to said detecting step, establishing confirmation of anobtained remedial action pursuant to a user-initiated request regardingdetected EMR emissions from a particular external source (block 1272).

Referring to the flow chart of FIG. 34, illustrated embodiment features1280 may provide a method of interaction responsive to a requestconcerning electromagnetic radiation (EMR) (block 1281), whereinpossible process features may include receiving informational dataregarding undesirable or interfering EMR exposure detected at auser-related site (block 1282), and may further include evaluating theinformational data regarding the EMR exposure to establish whether ornot any remedial action is appropriate (block 1284). Another exemplaryprocess aspect may provide in response to the evaluation, authorizingremedial action that is deemed appropriate with respect to theuser-related site (block 1285).

Other possible process aspects may include receiving the informationaldata via a communication to a source or transmitting location ofelectromagnetic emissions causing the undesirable or interfering EMRexposure (block 1286). A further exemplary aspect may include receivingthe informational data via a communication to a website or server thatis linked to or associated with a source of electromagnetic emissionscausing the undesirable or interfering EMR exposure (block 1289). Insome instances another possible aspect may include receiving theinformational data via a communication to an agent or representative orthird party associated with a source of electromagnetic emissionscausing the undesirable or interfering EMR exposure (block 1287).

Additional process features shown in FIG. 34 may include receiving theinformational data via a communication to an owner or operator of asource of electromagnetic emissions causing the undesirable orinterfering EMR exposure (block 1288). Another process aspect mayinclude determining whether there is sufficient data regarding theuser-related site to establish appropriate remedial action (block 1291).Another possible feature may include implementing the authorizedremedial action (block 1295).

Some embodiments may include modifying the electromagnetic emissions toalleviate the undesirable or interfering EMR exposure at theuser-related site (block 1296). A further aspect may include making acompensatory payment to a designated entity associated with theuser-related site (block 1297). Another process aspect may includeexchanging offsetting consideration with a designated entity associatedwith the user-related site (block 1298).

The exemplary process embodiment features 1300 depicted in FIG. 35 mayinclude previously described aspects 1282, 1284, 1285 in combinationwith authorizing one or more of the following types of remedial action:reduced power, dormant mode, intermittent operation, temporary alternatemode, power off mode, different cell tower, optional network carrier,alternate relay/retransmitter, new satellite link, differenttransmission destination, alternative user route (block 1302). In someinstances a possible process aspect may include prior to implementingany remedial action, confirming whether such exposure exceeds or ispredicted to exceed a current threshold correlated with the user-relatedsite (block 1303). A further possible process aspect may include priorto implementing any remedial action, establishing whether such exposureto EMR exceeds or is predicted to exceed a cumulative thresholdcorrelated with the user-related site (block 1304).

Additional exemplary process operations may include prior toimplementing any remedial action, establishing whether such exposure toEMR exceeds or is predicted to exceed a current and/or cumulativethreshold correlated with an applicable regulatory standard (block1306). Other possible process features may include prior to implementingany remedial action, establishing whether such exposure to EMR exceedsor is predicted to exceed an intrusion level or safety threshold whichis determined by one or more of the following: user selection, programmodule, radiation sensor, calibrated communication device, usertelecommunication device, user health status, body accessory, usermedical device, physician recommendation, regulatory standard, networkguidelines (block 1308).

Referring to the flow chart of FIG. 36, various exemplary processembodiment features 1310 are depicted including previously describedoperations 1282, 1284, 1285 along with authorizing remedial action basedon real-time and/or cumulative EMR exposure that is detected orcalibrated for the user-related site (block 1314). Other possibleoperations may include processing an EMR exposure level that is measuredwith a sensor located at or near the user-related site (block 1316), andmay further include processing an EMR exposure level for theuser-related site that includes a target bodily region of the user(block 1317).

Another embodiment feature may include receiving a request regarding EMRexposure from a user telecommunication device located at or near theuser-related site (block 1312). Another possible aspect may includeprocessing an EMR exposure level that is obtained from atelecommunication device configured to monitor irradiation at or nearthe user-related site (block 1318). In some instances a furtherexemplary aspect may include processing an EMR exposure level for theuser-related site that includes a user-carried device or a user-worndevice (block 1319).

The flow chart of FIG. 36 illustrates additional possible featuresincluding processing an EMR exposure level for the user-related sitethat includes a fixed location telecommunication device or a mobiletelecommunication device (block 1322). Other exemplary aspects mayinclude processing an EMR exposure level for the user-related site thatincludes a workplace or living space of the user (block 1323), as wellas processing an EMR exposure level for the user-related site thatincludes a group or individual transport vehicle of the user (block1324).

The detailed flow chart of FIG. 37 shows illustrated embodiment features1330 that include previously described process operations 1282, 1284,1285 as well as other possible features including receiving certainirradiation data indicative of an aspect of the EMR that causes theundesirable or interfering exposure (block 1331). A related processaspect may include receiving irradiation data indicative of at least oneof the following EMR aspects: intensity, frequency, radiation level,radiation duration, cumulative radiation, directionality, polarization,transmission pattern, time-scheduled radiation, time of occurrence,duration of occurrence after request (block 1332).

Some process embodiments may include sending an inquiry foridentification of a type of user-related site that is subject to theundesirable or interfering EMR exposure (block 1333). Further possibleaspects may include obtaining certain self-identifying informationregarding the user-related site (block 1334). In some instancesexemplary operations may include receiving one or more of the followingtypes of self-identifying information regarding the user-related site:geographic location, current time, applicable time period, future timeperiod, mobile device, fixed location device, user telecom deviceparameters, user telecom device orientation, acceptable radiationintrusion level, irradiation safety threshold, medical-required exposurelevel, applicable regulatory standard, monetary payment offered for EMRalleviation, offsetting consideration for EMR alleviation (block 1336).

Further exemplary process features may include receiving one or more ofthe following types of user contact information: name, personal ID,postal address, email address, phone number, employer, organization,network affiliation, sole user ID, multiple user IDs (block 1337).Additional aspects may include prior to implementing any remedialaction, establishing confirmation of one or more predetermined oroptional remedial actions that are available from a source ofelectromagnetic emissions (block 1338).

Referring to the detailed flow chart of FIG. 38, various possibleembodiment features 1340 are illustrated including previously describedaspects 1282, 1284, 1285, 1295 in combination with identifying alocation of the user-related site (block 1344). Some exemplary aspectsmay include receiving informational data regarding undesirable orinterfering EMR exposure detected at least two different user-relatedsites (block 1341). Other possible aspects may include receivinginformational data regarding real-time and/or cumulative EMR exposuredetected at one or more different user-related sites (block 1342).

Some process embodiments may include obtaining the location of theuser-related site based on accessible mapping data or an accessibledatabase record (block 1346). Additional process features may includeobtaining the location of a fixed or mobile user-related site based onone or more recognizable user site characteristics (block 1348). Someexemplary aspects may include obtaining the location of a fixed ormobile user-related site based on a triangulation technique (block1351). A related aspect may include obtaining the location of theuser-related site relative to a stationary or moving source ofelectromagnetic emissions based on a triangulation technique (block1352).

Also depicted in FIG. 38 are possible aspects that include obtaining thelocation of a fixed or mobile user-related site based on ascertaining aseparation distance between the user-related site and a source ofelectromagnetic emissions (block 1353). Further possible aspects mayinclude obtaining the location of the user-related site relative to astationary or moving source of electromagnetic emissions based on anascertained separation distance from the user-related site (block 1354).

Referring to FIG. 39, an illustrated process embodiment 1360 may providea method for facilitating responsive action regarding electromagneticirradiation (block 1361), including receiving a communication from or onbehalf of a user-related site that is subject to irradiation exposurefrom undesirable or interfering electromagnetic emissions (block 1362),determining a possible source of the undesirable or interferingelectromagnetic emissions (block 1364), and sending a request forremedial action to an entity associated with the possible source (block1365). Another possible process aspect may include identifying a fixedlocation or a mobile location of the user-related site that is subjectto the irradiation exposure (block 1366).

Additional process features may include prior to sending the request forremedial action, establishing whether such irradiation exposure exceedsor is predicted to exceed an intrusion level correlated with theuser-related site (block 1367), or whether such irradiation exposureexceeds or is predicted to exceed a safety threshold correlated with theuser-related site (block 1368). Further possible process features mayinclude prior to sending the request for remedial action, establishingwhether such irradiation exposure exceeds or is predicted to exceed acurrent irradiation level correlated with the user-related site (block1369), or whether such irradiation exposure exceeds or is predicted toexceed a cumulative irradiation level correlated with the user-relatedsite (block 1371).

In some instances an exemplary aspect may include sending the requestfor remedial action that includes a modification of the electromagneticemissions (block 1373). Another exemplary aspect may include sending therequest for remedial action that includes an exchange of offsettingconsideration with a designated entity associated with the user-relatedsite (block 1374).

The illustrated embodiment features 1380 of FIG. 40 depict a possibleprocess for obtaining responsive action regarding electromagneticirradiation (block 1381), including detecting a level of irradiationexposure at a user-related site (block 1382), and transmitting empiricaldata regarding the level of irradiation to a designated entity forevaluation (block 1384). Another possible aspect may provide based on aresult of the evaluation, authorizing the designated entity to send arequest for remedial action to be implemented by an identified source ofthe undesirable or interfering electromagnetic emissions (block 1385).

Additional process aspects may include transmitting self-identifyinginformation regarding the user-related site to the designated entity(block 1386). Further exemplary aspects may include transmittinglocation parameters for a fixed user-related site that is subject to theirradiation exposure (block 1388), and in some instances transmittinglocation parameters for a mobile user-related site that is subject tothe irradiation exposure (block 1389).

Other possible features may include authorizing remedial action based onthe evaluation result that establishes whether such irradiation exposureexceeds or is predicted to exceed an intrusion level or safety thresholdcorrelated with the user-related site (block 1392). In some instances apossible aspect may include authorizing remedial action based on theevaluation result that establishes whether such irradiation exposureexceeds or is predicted to exceed a current or cumulative irradiationlevel correlated with the user-related site (block 1393). A furtheraspect may include authorizing remedial action that includes amodification of the electromagnetic emissions and/or an exchange ofoffsetting consideration with a designated entity associated with theuser-related site (block 1394).

The illustrated embodiments of FIGS. 41-44 depict exemplary aspects ofcomputer program products that incorporate executable instructions incomputer readable media. For example, the diagrammatic flow chartfeatures 1400 shown in FIG. 41 may be incorporated in an article ofmanufacture which provides computer readable media having encodedinstructions for executing a method of obtaining responsive actionregarding electromagnetic irradiation (block 1401), wherein the methodmay include detecting a level of irradiation exposure at a user-relatedsite (block 1402), and transmitting empirical data regarding the levelof irradiation to a designated entity for evaluation (block 1404). Othermethod features may provide based on one or more evaluation guidelines,authorizing a request for remedial action to be sent to an identifiedsource of the undesirable or interfering electromagnetic emissions(block 1406).

Some embodiments may further provide encoded instructions fortransmitting empirical data regarding the level of irradiation to one ormore of the following designated entities: parent, family member,friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity (block1408). Additional possible aspects may include encoded instructions forauthorizing remedial action that an exchange of offsetting considerationwith the source of electromagnetic emissions (block 1412).

Other possible method aspects may provide encoded instructions forauthorizing remedial action based on an evaluation guideline thatincludes a real-time exposure threshold correlated with the user-relatedsite (block 1416), or in some instances wherein the evaluation guidelineincludes a cumulative exposure threshold correlated with theuser-related site (block 1418). Additional method aspects may provideencoded instructions for authorizing remedial action that includes amodification or cessation of the electromagnetic emissions (block 1414).

As a further example, the diagrammatic flow chart features 1420 shown inFIG. 42 may be incorporated in an article of manufacture which providescomputer readable media having encoded instructions for executing amethod of facilitating responsive action regarding electromagneticirradiation (block 1421), wherein the method includes receiving acommunication regarding a user-related site that is subject toirradiation exposure from undesirable or interfering electromagneticemissions (block 1422), and determining a possible source of theundesirable or interfering electromagnetic emissions (block 1423). Othermethod features may include sending a request for remedial action to anentity associated with the possible source (block 1424).

Additional aspects may include encoded instructions for sending therequest for remedial action to one or more of the following type ofentities related or linked to the possible source: emissionstransmitting location, source owner, source operator, website, server,agent, representative, third party (block 1425). Further method aspectsmay include sending the request for remedial action that includes amodification or cessation of the electromagnetic emissions (block 1428).Another possible method access may include sending the request forremedial action that includes an exchange of offsetting considerationwith a designated entity associated with the user-related site (block1429).

Further possible aspects may include encoded instructions for sending arequest for remedial action in accordance with an evaluation guidelinethat includes a real-time exposure threshold correlated with theuser-related site (block 1426). Additional exemplary aspects may includesending a request for remedial action in accordance with an evaluationguideline that includes a cumulative exposure threshold correlated withthe user-related site (block 1427).

As another example, the diagrammatic flow chart features 1430 shown inFIG. 43 may be incorporated in an article of manufacture which providescomputer readable media having encoded instructions for executing amethod of interaction with a source of electromagnetic emissions (block1431), wherein the method includes detecting at a user-related site anundesirable or interfering exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR)caused by emissions from one or more external sources (block 1432). Afurther possible method aspect may include transmitting to an entityassociated with the one or more external sources a request for remedialaction to alleviate the detected exposure at the user-related site(block 1434).

As an additional example, the diagrammatic flow chart features 1440shown in FIG. 44 may be incorporated in an article of manufacture whichprovides computer readable media having encoded instructions forexecuting a method of interaction responsive to a request concerningelectromagnetic radiation (EMR) (block 1442), wherein the methodincludes receiving informational data regarding undesirable orinterfering EMR exposure detected at a user-related site (block 1442),and evaluating the informational data regarding the EMR exposure toestablish whether or not any remedial action is appropriate (block1444). Another possible method aspect may include based on one or moreevaluation guidelines, authorizing remedial action that is deemedappropriate with respect to the user-related site (block 1446).

The schematic block diagram of FIG. 45 illustrates various exemplary EMRmapping system features that may be available to a target person such asa driver or passenger in vehicle 1500 embarking on a possible travelroute 1570, 1574 to a destination 1575. In some instances an alternatetravel route 1572 may be available for the vehicle to arrive at thedestination 1575. Various types of irradiation data may be accessible tothe target person or other designated party from a communication device1512 (e.g., cell phone, transceiver) in the vehicle 1500, includingreal-time irradiation data obtained from a sensor 1514 in the vehicle1500 as well as irradiation data obtained directly or indirectly frommonitors or sensors 1515 at various locations along the possible travelroutes 1570, 1574, 1572.

In some embodiments the communication device 1512 may be operablyconnected with an EMR map processor unit 1516 that is configured withcircuitry and/or software for establishing whether an estimatedirradiation value exceeds a real-time and/or cumulative threshold levelassociated with the target person who proceeds via the possible travelroutes 1570, 1574, 1572. The EMR map processor unit 1516 may be operablyconnected with an EMR source lookup table 1520 as well as operablyconnected with an EMR source identification (ID) module 1525 in order tohave access to pertinent travel route information. Output data generatedby the EMR map processing unit 1516 is made available via outputinterface 1518.

In the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 45, EMR source lookup table 1520includes one or more detected or calibrated emission levels 1522 andtheir respective emission timetables 1524. As further shown in FIG. 45,the exemplary EMR source identification (ID) module 1525 includes EMRsource mapping parameters 1526, a vehicle GPS unit 1527, a listing ofpossible remedial actions 1528 available regarding identified emissionsources (e.g., see 1560, 1562, 1564, 1566), as well as data entriesindicating offsetting terms 1529 that correlate with such remedialactions 1528.

The EMR source lookup table 1520 as well as the travel route informationtherein may in some instances be directly or indirectly accessible tothe target person associated with communication device 1512. In someimplementations the EMR source ID module 1525 as well as the travelroute information therein may also be directly or indirectly accessibleto the target person associated with communication device 1512.

It will be understood that a directionality parameter as well as adistance parameter relative to the sensors 1515 may have an effect uponthe level of attenuated EMR which is detected along the travel routes1570, 1574, 1572. It will be further understood that some EMR sourcesmay be categorized as high level external emission sources 1560 1562,and other EMR sources may be categorized as medium level emissionsources 1564, and further EMR sources may be categorized as low levelexternal emission sources 1566 based on their signal generationcharacteristics.

As illustrated in the schematic block diagram of FIG. 45, furtherpossible EMR mapping system features may be made available to a targetperson such as a pedestrian 1530 embarking on a possible travel route1576 to a destination 1578. Various types of irradiation data may beaccessible to the target person or other designated party from acommunication device 1532 (e.g., cell phone, transceiver), includingreal-time irradiation data obtained from sensor 1534. The sensor 1534may be incorporated as part of the communication device 1532 orpositioned on the target person. In some instances irradiation data maybe obtained from an EMR source website 1552 that may include a locationdetermination module 1554 having a lookup table or other data recordindicating coordinates for emission sources along the possible travelroute 1576.

Separation distances between the communication device 1532 and nearbyemissions sources (e.g., medium level external emission source 1564) maybe established by a proximity detection module 1550 configured toutilize one or more measurement techniques as disclosed herein. Furtherprocessing enhancements may be accomplished via an operable connectionbetween the communication device 1532 and interactive control module1540 that may include processor 1542, one or more application programs1543 and data/status display 1544. A GPS unit 1536 carried by pedestrian1530 may be linked to the interactive control module 1540 to providereal-time target user location parameters 1546 that may be correlatedwith information regarding one or more alternate routes 1547.

The schematic block diagram of FIG. 46 illustrates additional exemplaryEMR mapping system features regarding a possible travel route 1598 for atarget person such as pedestrian 1585 having a communication device 1586(e.g., cell phone). Irradiation mapping data may be obtained for variouslocations along the possible travel route 1598 including a firstidentified location 1588 monitored by sensor 1590, a second identifiedlocation 1593 monitored by sensor 1594, and a third identified location1595 monitored by sensor 1596. It will be understood that such en routesensors may be located in close proximity (e.g., 1594, 1596) to thepossible travel route 1598, or in some instances somewhat displaced(e.g., 1590) from the possible travel route 1598 at a place identifiedby position coordinates 1591.

Irradiation exposure data for the possible travel route 1598 may beobtained from such sensors 1590, 1594, 1596 at different time periodsfor purposes of listing in a database or an EMR source lookup table 1600accessible (e.g., see wireless link 1622) to pedestrian 1585 prior toproceeding along the possible travel route 1598. In some embodiments thesensors 1590, 1594, 1596 may provide real-time irradiation dataaccessible via the communication device 1624 to the target person whiletraveling along the possible travel route 1598. Other embodiments mayprovide the communication device 1585 configured to include an on-boardsensor 1626 for obtaining real-time irradiation data while the targetperson is proceeding along the possible travel route.

A local processor unit 1625 may be incorporated with the communicationdevice 1586 for determining real-time or cumulative irradiation risksbased on data inputs received from on-board sensor 1626, as well as forinitiating possible remedial action regarding EMR exposure. In thatregard, an exemplary embodiment may be configured to include abi-directional link 1622 with an EMR source lookup table 1600 thatincludes EMR source coordinates 1602, an EMR source contact entity 1604,and remedial action status 1606 for various emission sources along thepossible travel route 1598.

As a further aspect, an exemplary embodiment for a communication device1586 may be configured to be operably linked 1624 with an EMR mapprocessing unit 1630 that includes various informational data categoriessuch as EMR source identification (ID) 1631, source emission levels1632, and emission timetable 1633. This mapped data may bepre-calibrated or may be maintained with real-time updates. Additionaldata entries may include evaluation guidelines 1634 regarding exposurerisks, and target user thresholds 1636 (e.g., real-time & cumulative).In some instances the EMR map processing unit 1630 may have acommunication link 1638 with a designated third party 1640, wherein suchmapped data (and/or processed data) may also be accessible for review orfurther analysis (see processor 1641).

Possible emission sources may include a high level emission source 1650located at identifiable mapping coordinates 1651, a medium levelemission source 1660 located at identifiable mapping coordinates 1661, alow level emission source 1665 located at identifiable mappingcoordinates 1666, and another high level emission source 1655 located atidentifiable mapping coordinates 1656. It will be understood thatirradiation exposure at a particular location 1588, 1593, 1595 may beprimarily caused by known or unknown emission sources, and may be causedby individual or multiple emission sources depending on the separationdistance from the target person as well as the directionality andintensity of the EMR emissions.

In some embodiments a sensor 1596 may be directly linked 1644 to an EMRmapping module 1610 that includes a controller 1615 configured formaintaining and processing informational data regarding a direct route1613, alternate routes 1614, maximum EMR levels 1616 for riskevaluation, real-time EMR levels 1618, and calibrated EMR levels 1619.Further EMR data may be obtained via link 1620 between EMR mappingmodule 1610 and the EMR source lookup table 1600. Various types of EMRexposure data may be provided by visual display 1611 or printout 1612available to the target user (e.g., pedestrian 1585 via wireless link1622). Such EMR exposure data may in some instances also be accessibleto a designated third party 1640 via link 1642 for review or furtheranalysis (see processor 1641).

Under some circumstances, it may be helpful to provide an operableconnection 1643 between the EMR mapping module 1610 and the EMR mapprocessing unit 1630. In that regard, it will be understood that variousprocessing and/or data record system components may be incorporatedcollectively in a central database-type system having various circuitryand/or computerized process applications configured to provide updatedEMR exposure values and risk assessments as well as related possibleremedial actions from different emission sources. However in somecircumstances EMR protection goals and related remedial action may bebetter achieved with distributed (e.g., localized) data record and/orprocessing components which can provide customized data outputs easilyaccessible to each individual target user as well as accessible to theirassociated designated third parties.

It will be understood that the categories and type of EMR data entriesdepicted in the schematic drawings of FIGS. 45-46 are for purposes ofillustration only, and may be modified in accordance with variousapplicable EMR emission guidelines.

Referring to FIG. 47, some EMR mapping system embodiments may provide anexemplary EMR route mapping table that includes various street routes1670. For example, two possible alternative eastward routes may includea travel route proceeding east via Park Drive 1685, or else a travelroute proceeding east via State Street 1705. As a further example, threepossible alternative southward routes may include a travel routeproceeding south via College Way 1725, or else a travel route proceedingsouth via Lake Boulevard 1745, or else a travel route proceeding southvia Main Street bus line 1765.

Various hyperlinks 1678 may be provided for obtaining correlatedirradiation information regarding the two alternative eastward routes1685, 1705 as well as regarding the three alternative southward routes1725, 1745, 1765. For example, some embodiments may include mappingand/or source ID types of hyperlink 1682 depicted symbolically by astar, as well as remedial action types of hyperlink 1684 depictedsymbolically by a triangle. Each travel route may be divided intosegments for purposes of managing irradiation risks, and for consideringalternative routes including different alternative segments.

The illustrated embodiment features of FIG. 47 provide informationaldata regarding the alternative travel route that proceeds east via ParkDrive 1685. For example, various divisible segments may include apossible first segment 1671 having a “high” EMR risk 1691 arising from“two sources” 1692; a possible second segment 1672 having a “nil” EMRrisk 1693 without any known sources (see “N/A” 1694); a possible thirdsegment 1673 having a “medium” EMR risk 1696 arising from “pluralsources” 1697; and a possible fourth segment 1674 having a “low” EMRrisk 1698 arising from “three sources” 1699.

Other illustrated segment portions may include a possible fifth segment1676 having a “high” EMR risk 1701 arising from “one source” 1702; and apossible sixth segment 1677 having “nil” EMR risk 1703 without any knownsources (see “N/A” 1704). Such aforesaid EMR emission sources along ParkDrive, and in some instances a correlated EMR level, may be accessible(e.g., viewed, scanned) on a display or printout obtained through a“source map hyperlink” 1686 to an appropriate website or other Internetaddress, or available data record. Informational data regarding possiblemitigating and/or offsetting remedial action regarding EMR emissionsfrom a particular source along Park Drive may be accessed through a“remedial action hyperlink” 1688 to an appropriate website, or otherInternet address, or available data record.

With regard to an alternative travel route that proceeds east via StateStreet, various divisible route portions may include a possible firstsegment 1671 having a “low” EMR risk 1711 arising from “one source”1712; a possible second segment 1672 having a “low” EMR risk 1713arising from unknown sources (see “unk” 1714); a possible third segment1673 having a “nil” EMR risk 1716 without any known sources (see “N/A”1717); and a possible fourth segment 1674 having a “random” EMR risk1718 arising from unknown sources (see “unk” 1719).

Other segment portions may include a possible fifth segment 1676 havinga “medium” EMR risk 1721 arising from “one source” 1722; and a possiblesixth segment 1677 having a “medium” EMR risk 1723 arising from “variedsources” 1724. Such aforesaid EMR emission sources along State Street,and in some instances a correlated EMR level, may be ascertained anddescribed through a “source ID hyperlink” 1706 to an appropriatewebsite, or other Internet address, or available data record.Informational data regarding possible mitigating and/or offsettingremedial action regarding EMR emissions from a particular emissionsource along State Street may be accessed through a “remedial actionhyperlink” 1708 to an appropriate website, or other Internet address, oravailable data record.

Another alternative travel route depicted in FIG. 47 proceeds south viaCollege Way 1725. Informational data from a mapping table regardingvarious segments may include possible first and second segments 1671,1672 having “nil” EMR risk 1731 without any known sources (see “N/A”1732); possible third and fourth segments 1673, 1674 having a “medium”EMR risk 1736 arising from “plural sources” 1737; a possible fifthsegment 1676 having a “scheduled high” EMR risk 1741 arising from “onesource” 1742; and a possible sixth segment 1677 having a “high” EMR risk1743 arising from unknown sources (see “unk” 1744).

Such aforesaid EMR emission sources along College Way, and in someinstances a correlated EMR level, may be accessible (e.g., viewed,scanned) on a display or printout that may be obtained through a sourcemap & ID list hyperlink 1726 to an appropriate website or other Internetaddress, or available data record. Informational data regarding possiblemitigating and/or offsetting remedial action regarding EMR emissionsfrom a particular source along College Way are not accessible (see “unk”1728).

A further alternative travel route that proceeds south via LakeBoulevard 1745 may include divisible segments that include possiblefirst and second segments 1671, 1672 having “high” EMR risk 1751 arisingfrom “two sources” 1752; possible third and fourth segments 1673, 1674having “medium” EMR risk 1756 arising from unknown sources (see “unk”1575); a possible fifth segment 1676 having a “high” EMR risk 1761arising from “one source” 1762; and a possible sixth segment 1677 having“nil” risk 1763 without any known sources (see “N/A” 1764).

Such aforesaid EMR emission sources along Lake Boulevard and in someinstances a correlated EMR level, may be ascertained and describedthrough a “source list hyperlink” 1746 to an appropriate website, orother Internet address, or available data record. Informational dataregarding possible mitigating and/or offsetting remedial actionregarding EMR emissions from a particular source along Lake Boulevardmay be accessed through a “remedial action fee” hyperlink 1748 to anappropriate website, or other Internet address, or available datarecord.

Also illustrated in FIG. 47 are exemplary data table entries regarding apossible travel route proceeding south via Main Street bus line 1765.Exemplary informational data regarding various segments may includepossible first and second segments 1671, 1672 having “random” EMR risks1771 arising from “varied passenger sources” 1772; and a possible thirdsegment 1673 having a “high” EMR risk 1776 as well as a possible fourthsegment 1674 also having a “high” EMR risk 1777 wherein both risks arisefrom “varied” origins “plus two sources” 1778. Additional divisibleportions may include a possible fifth segment 1676 having EMR risks from“varied” origins 1782; and a possible sixth segment 1677 having a“medium” EMR risk 1783 arising from “one source” 1784.

The aforesaid EMR emission sources along the Main Street bus line, andin some instances a correlated EMR level, may be accessible (e.g.,viewed, scanned) on a display or printout that may be obtained through a“bus line map hyperlink” 1766 to an appropriate website, or otherInternet address, or an available data record. The illustrated mappingtable regarding EMR emissions from the particular sources along MainStreet indicates that “no remedial action” 1768 is available.

It will be understood that the categories and data entries shown in theEMR route mapping table of FIG. 47 are for purposes of illustrationonly, and may be expanded or altered in some embodiments and may beshortened or omitted in other embodiments depending on thecircumstances.

The schematic representations of FIG. 48 depict exemplary aspects of anemission source map 1805 and an emission source identification list1810, which may be accessible to a user 1800 via smart telecommunicationunit (e.g., cell phone) 1801, and to a third party smart terminal 1815via interface 1816, as well as to a vehicle 1820 via smart transceiver1821. The third party smart terminal 1815 includes processor 1817 toenable review and analysis of EMR data. Of course it will be understoodthat smart telecommunication unit 1801 and smart transceiver 1821 mayalso include data processing components for purposes of review andanalysis of EMR data.

The emission source map 1805 may be rendered as a data display orprintout illustrating a primary route 1825 and an alternate secondaryroute 1830 which provide exposure to various emission sources located inone or more segments 1832. In some instances, a connective branch 1831may provide a bi-directional travel path between the primary route 1825and the alternate secondary route 1830. Some possible emissions sourcesmay have predictable known levels of EMR such as high (H) 1833, medium(M) 1834, or low (L) 1836. Other emission sources 1838 a, 1838 b, 1838c, 1838 d may have unpredictable (e.g., unknown, random) levels of EMR.Irradiation risks may be based on a predetermined calibration of suchlevels of EMR for each known source, or in some instances based onreal-time monitoring by off-board sensors along the route, or in otherinstances based on real-time monitoring by on-board sensors associatedwith a target person.

For example, a high level emission source 1833 a may provide significantEMR exposure to both travel routes 1825, 1830, whereas other high levelemission sources 1833 b, 1833 c may provide significant EMR exposure toonly one segment of travel route 1830. As another example, a mediumlevel emission source 1834 a may provide EMR exposure to one segment oftravel route 1830, and another medium level emission source 1834 b mayprovide EMR exposure to another segment of travel route 1830. The mediumlevel emission source 1834 b may further provide EMR exposure tointerconnection branch 1831 and to primary travel route 1825. As anadditional example, a low level emission source 1836 a may provide EMRexposure to travel route 1830, and another low level emission source1836 b may provide EMR exposure to travel route 1825.

The schematic representations of FIG. 48 illustrate exemplary types ofinformation that may be included in the emission source identificationlist 1810. For example, possible types of EMR sources 1840 that areidentified may include microwave tower 1841, high voltage unit 1842, andWiFi hotspot 1843. Correlated informational data for such EMR sourcesincorporated in the emission source identification list 1810 may includemap coordinates 1844, street address or building suite # 1845, contactinformation 1846, exposure level 1847, emissions timetable 1848, andremedial action 1848.

As disclosed herein, the remedial action 1848 incorporated in theemission source identification list 1810 is correlated with the one ormore radiation emission sources along the possible travel route. In someembodiments, mapped EMR data includes remedial action includesmodification or cessation of electromagnetic emissions generated by oneor more radiation emission sources along the possible travel route.Other embodiments may provide mapped EMR data regarding remedial thatincludes an exchange or payment of offsetting consideration between thetarget person and a designated entity associated with the one or moreradiation emission sources along the possible travel route.

Of course, the exemplary information depicted in the emission source map1805 and in the emission source identification list 1810 is provided forpurposes of illustration only, and may be modified in accordance withvarious applicable EMR emission guidelines.

The schematic block diagram of FIG. 49 depicts various exemplary EMRroute mapping techniques regarding a target person 1860 proceeding alonga possible travel route 1868 subject to EMR exposure from one or moreemissions sources 1885, 1890, 1915, 1920. Irradiation mapping data maybe obtained by a user's local communication unit 1861 (e.g., cell phone)for various locations along the possible travel route 1868 including afirst identified location 1862, a second identified location 1864, and athird identified location 1865 monitored by sensor 1866. Someimplementations may provide for irradiation mapping data to be obtainedfor various locations along an alternate travel route 1875 including afourth identified location 1872 monitored by sensor 1873.

It will be understood that such en route sensors may be located in closeproximity (e.g., 1866) to travel route 1868 at a place identified byposition coordinates 1867, or in some instances somewhat displaced(e.g., 1873) from travel route 1875 at a place identified by positioncoordinates 1874. In some instances there may not be an en route sensorsuitable for monitoring EMR data at or near a particular route location(e.g., 1862, 1864). Further embodiments may provide calibrated EMR databased on a specified emission value attributed to designated source incombination with a separation distance between the designated source andthe particular route location.

However some embodiments may provide real-time EMR data obtained from anonboard sensor 1880 carried by the target person 1860 during travelalong the possible travel routes 1868, 1875. Additional exemplarycomponents associated with the targeted person 1860 include a record ofmapped EMR route data 1882, a GPS tracking logger 1883, and an EMR mapprocessing unit 1884 which are operably linked together to provide astatus output 1881 for the user's communication device 1861.

Additional EMR route mapping techniques may be adapted for use withvarious passenger transport vehicles such as automobile 1900 thatcarries one or more target persons. Exemplary system embodiment featuresinclude an associated local communication device 1904 as well as anonboard sensor 1902 for detection of EMR exposure along travel routes1868, 1875. A wireless bi-directional link with the communication device1904 provides access to multiple route EMR data 1905 that includescalibrated route exposure levels 1906, and a lookup table for remedialaction 1907 regarding various emission sources 1885, 1890, 1915, 1920along the travel routes 1868, 1875. Other possible multiple route EMRdata 1905 includes actual exposure above current and/or cumulativethresholds 1908 for one or more target persons, and source mappingcoordinates 1909 for variously located emission sources along the travelroutes.

Further possible EMR route mapping techniques are included in systemcomponents incorporated in transport vehicle 1910 having adriver/operator as the target person. The transport vehicle 1910 mayinclude various data processing components including processor 1911,on-board sensor 1912, on-board GPS unit 1913, and timer 1914. Atransceiver 1891 includes interface 1893 adapted for operable connectionwith multiple route EMR data 1905. It will be understood that theaforesaid various local processing components are configured toestablish whether estimated irradiation values along travel routes 1868,1875 exceed a threshold level associated with the driver/operator. Theinterface 1893 is further adapted for operable connection with a controlunit 1916 associated with low level emission source 1915, whereinpossible remedial action may be achieved regarding EMR exposure causedby the low level emission source 1915.

Examples of emission sources depicted in FIG. 49 include a medium levelemission source 1885 having certain time-related remedial action 1886with regard to nearby target persons. A control unit 1887 associatedwith the medium level emission source 1885 is configured to activate thetime-related remedial action in response to current and/or previousarrangements via a user communication link. Other types of EMR sourcesmay include a high level emission source 1890 configured to provide noremedial action 1892. Further types of EMR sources may include a lowlevel emission source 1915 configured to have certain remedial actionavailable 1918. Additional examples of emission sources may include ahigh level emission source 1921 having unknown remedial actioncharacteristics 1921.

Some exemplary embodiments provide a remote EMR data mapping system 1925configured with processor 1929 to maintain and process calibrated and/orreal-time exposure data for accessibility to target persons and/ordesignated third parties via wireless transmitter 1928. Possible datarecords incorporated with the remote EMR data mapping system include anemission source map 1923, an emission source identification list 1924,one or more available remedial actions 1926, and user thresholds 1927based on applicable government or safety or health standards, or in someinstances a user-selected standard, or a group standard, or perhaps adefault standard. Other types of related data records may also beprovided in order to enhance EMR exposure protection for one or moretarget persons or related target vehicles (e.g., see optionalcommunication link 1922 between remote EMR data mapping system 1925 andmultiple route EMR data 1905).

It will be understood that access to transmissions from the remote EMRdata mapping system 1925 may be subject to a subscription serviceprotocol or other message security arrangement with regard to adetermination of qualified recipients for such transmissions.

As disclosed herein, a system for identifying electromagnetic radiation(EMR) exposure risks in a given locale may include a user interface(e.g., 1518, 1816, 1893) operably connected with map data (e.g., 1520,1525, 1805, 1810, 1905) for determining a possible travel route throughthe given locale, and a communication device (e.g., 1512, 1815, 1891)configured to obtain an estimated irradiation value associated with EMRexposure at one or more locations along the possible travel route.Another possible system element may include a processor unit (e.g.,1516, 1817, 1911) operably linked with a communication device andconfigured for establishing whether the estimated irradiation valueexceeds a threshold level associated with target person in the event ofsuch target person actually proceeding via the possible travel route.

Further system embodiments may include a sensor (e.g., 1514, 1534)located in close proximity to the target person or related targetvehicle (e.g., 1500) for obtaining the estimated irradiation value whilesuch target person is actually proceeding via the possible travel route.Other possible system components may include a data table (e.g., seeFIG. 47) that is accessible to a communication device, wherein the datatable includes calibrated irradiation data for the one or more locationsalong the possible travel route.

Additional system components may include mapped data (e.g., 1805, 1810)that is accessible to the communication device, wherein the mapped dataincludes a display or listing configured to indicate one or moreradiation emission sources along the possible travel route. Some mappeddata may include metadata indicating estimated EMR emission valuesrespectively associated with the one or more radiation emission sourcesalong the possible travel route. Such metadata may provide estimated EMRemission values obtained from a sensor or monitor (e.g., 1594, 1596)situated at or in close proximity to at least one of the locations alongthe possible travel route.

As disclosed herein, an EMR system processing unit (e.g., 1630) mayinclude evaluation guidelines (e.g., 1634, 1636) regarding a riskassessment based on a maximum real-time or cumulative threshold leveldetermined by user selection or third party or health status orregulatory standard or default setting. Exemplary communication devicesinclude a mobile unit (e.g., 1586) proximate to and accessible by thetarget user, and in some instances may further include a communicationunit (e.g., 1801, 1821) configured to be accessible at a workplace orliving place or bailiwick or vehicle of the target user.

Some exemplary system embodiments for providing informational dataregarding electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure risks in a givenlocale may include a data table (e.g., 1600) or sensor (e.g., 1596)configured to provide an estimated irradiation value associated with EMRexposure at one or more locations along a possible travel route throughthe given locale, and a computerized processing module (e.g. 1630) formaking a determination whether the estimated irradiation value exceeds athreshold level associated with a target person in the event of suchtarget person proceeding via the possible travel route. A related systemfeature disclosed herein includes a communication module (e.g., 1586)operably linked to the computerized processing module and configured formaking such determination accessible to the target person (e.g., 1585)or an associated designated entity. An exemplary communication modulemay be further configured to make such determination accessible to oneor more of the following associated designated entities: parent, familymember, friend, insurance, entity, physician, nurse, health care entity.

Additional possible EMR system features include a computerizedprocessing module configured to receive a real-time irradiation valueobtained by a sensor (e.g., 1515) along the possible travel route. Insome exemplary system implementations, the computerized processingmodule is configured to determine whether the real-time irradiationvalue obtained by one or more sensors (e.g., 1596) along the possibletravel route exceeds a maximum real-time or cumulative threshold level(e.g., 1616) associated with the target person.

As disclosed herein, other possible system features may include acommunication module configured to receive irradiation data from asensor (e.g., 1626) located in close proximity to the target personwhile such target person is actually proceeding via the possible travelroute. Further system enhancements may include a computerized processingmodule configured to determine whether irradiation data from the sensorexceeds a maximum real-time or cumulative threshold level (e.g., 1636)associated with the target person or related target vehicle (e.g., 1500,1820, 1900, 1910).

Additional exemplary system components may include a processor unit(e.g., 1911) operably linked with a data table (e.g., 1905) thatincludes calibrated EMR levels (e.g., 1906) respectively associated withone or more emission sources along the possible travel route. A relatedsystem feature may include a processing unit (e.g., 1884) configured todetermine whether calibrated or real-time EMR levels exceed a maximumreal-time or cumulative threshold level associated with the targetperson or a related target vehicle (e.g., 1820).

In some embodiments, a communication module (e.g., 1801, 1815, 1821) isconfigured to provide mapped data accessible to the target person ortarget vehicle (e.g., 1820) or related third party (e.g., 1815), whereinthe mapped data (e.g., 1805) indicates one or more emission sourcesalong a primary or alternate travel route. Further exemplarycommunication modules may be configured to provide mapped data (e.g.,1810) that includes metadata indicating estimated EMR emission valuesrespectively associated with the one or more identified radiationemission sources along the possible travel route.

Further exemplary system features may include a communication moduleconfigured to provide mapped data that includes metadata indicatingestimated EMR emission values obtained from sensors or monitorsrespectively situated near the one or more locations along the possibletravel route. Some system implementations may include a processor unitsituated remotely from the target user. Other possible implementationsmay include a processor unit situated in close proximity to the targetuser or to the associated designated entity.

Additional system aspects may include a communication unit situatedremotely from the target user or related target vehicle (e.g., 1900,1910). Other possible implementation aspects may provide a communicationunit situated in close proximity to the target person or to a relatedtarget vehicle or to the associated designated entity. Further exemplarysystem aspects may include a communication unit configured to beaccessible at a workplace or living place or bailiwick or vehicle of thetarget user.

Referring to the exemplary process features 1930 illustrated in the flowchart of FIG. 50, an embodiment may provide a method for identifyingelectromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure risks in a given locale (block1931), wherein the method may include determining a possible travelroute through the given locale (block 1932), obtaining an estimatedirradiation value associated with EMR exposure at one or more locationsalong the possible travel route (block 1933), and establishing whetherthe estimated irradiation value exceeds a threshold level associatedwith a target person in the event of such target person proceeding viathe possible travel route (block 1934).

Additional exemplary embodiment features depicted in FIG. 50 may includeobtaining the estimated irradiation value from a data record or databaseor mapped display that is accessible to the targeted person (block1936), and in some instances may include obtaining the estimatedirradiation value prior to the target person proceeding via the possibletravel route (block 1937). A further possible feature may includeobtaining real-time irradiation data from a sensor or monitor during acurrent time period while the target person is actually proceeding viathe possible travel route (block 1938).

Other exemplary embodiment features may include obtaining the estimatedirradiation value associated with EMR exposures at respective locationsalong two or more alternate travel routes (block 1941). A relatedprocess aspect may include receiving at a communication deviceassociated with the target person or related target vehicle a riskassessment based on a comparison between EMR exposures along the two ormore alternate travel routes (block 1942).

Further process aspects may include establishing whether the estimatedradiation value exceeds a real-time maximum threshold level determinedby user selection or third party or health status or regulatory standard(block 1943). Other possible process aspects may include establishingwhether the estimated irradiation value exceeds a cumulative maximumthreshold level determined by user selection or third party or healthstatus or regulatory standard (block 1944).

The flow chart of FIG. 51 shows various process embodiment features 1950including previously described operations 1932, 1933, 1934, 1937, 1938along with obtaining an estimated maximum real-time irradiation valuefor two or more alternative future time periods along the possible route(block 1952). A further process aspect may include receiving at acommunication device associated with the target person or related targetvehicle a risk assessment based on a comparison between EMR exposuresduring two or more alternative future time periods along the possibleroute (block 1953). Other possible process aspects may include receivingat a communication device associated with the target person or relatedtarget vehicle a risk assessment based on a maximum real-timeirradiation value obtained during the current time period whilethe'target person is actually proceeding via the possible travel route(block 1954).

Additional operational features may include obtaining real-timeirradiation data from a sensor or monitor situated on the target personor related target vehicle (block 1956), and in some instances mayinclude obtaining real-time irradiation data from a sensor or monitorsituated on a communication device situated on or in close proximity tothe target person (block 1958). Further possible features may includeobtaining real-time irradiation data from a sensor or monitor situatedat or in close proximity to the one or more locations along the possibletravel route (block 1957).

Other embodiment features depicted in FIG. 51 may include receiving at acommunication device associated with the target person or related targetvehicle a textual or audio or sensory output indicating that anestimated irradiation value exceeds the threshold level (block 1959).

The various exemplary operational features 1960 illustrated in FIG. 52include previously described aspects 1932, 1933, 1934 in combinationwith obtaining a cumulative irradiation value based on previous EMRexposure of the target person along the possible travel route (block1961). Further process aspects may include receiving at a communicationdevice associated with the target person or related target vehicle arisk assessment based on the cumulative irradiation value obtained froma sensor or monitor during a time period while the target person isactually proceeding via the possible travel route (block 1962).

Some implementations may include making a record of maximum and/orcumulative EMR exposure of the target person for a time period while thetarget person is actually proceeding via the possible travel route(block 1964). A further implementation aspect may include enabling therecord of maximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure of the target person tobe accessible to one or more of the following designated entities:parent, family member, friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse,health care entity (block 1966).

Other possible process features may include acquiring a mapping displayor printout showing the one or more locations along the possible travelroute (block 1967). A further possible aspect may include acquiring themapping display or printout showing one or more radiation emissionsources along the possible travel route (block 1968). Another exemplaryprocess feature may include receiving metadata indicating estimated EMRemission values associated with the one or more radiation emissionsources along the possible travel route (block 1969).

Referring to the flow chart of FIG. 53, exemplary process aspects 1970may include previously described aspects 1932, 1933, 1934 as well assending a request for remedial action to a designated entity associatedwith one or more radiation emission sources along the possible route,wherein the requested remedial action includes modification or cessationof electromagnetic emissions generated by one or more radiation emissionsources along the possible route (block 1971). Additional exemplaryaspects may include sending a request for remedial action that includesan exchange or payment of offsetting consideration between the targetperson and the designated entity associated with one or more radiationemission sources along the possible route (block 1972).

The high level flow chart of FIG. 54 illustrates exemplary processfeatures 1980 including implementing a method for providinginformational data regarding electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposurerisks in a given locale (block 1981), and responsive to a user request,providing an estimated irradiation value associated with EMR exposure atone or more locations along a possible travel route through the givenlocale (block 1982). Additional process features may include determiningwhether the estimated irradiation value exceeds a threshold levelassociated with a target person in the event of such target personproceeding via the possible travel route (block 1983), and making suchdetermination accessible to the target person (block 1984).

Other operational features may include maintaining a record of maximumand/or cumulative EMR exposure of the target person for a time periodwhile the target person is actually proceeding via the possible travelroute (block 1986). A related feature may include enabling the record ofmaximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure of the target person to beaccessible to one or more of the following designated entities: parent,family member, friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health careentity (bock 1987).

Additional exemplary aspects may include sending metadata indicatingremedial action available regarding modification or cessation ofelectromagnetic emissions generated by one or more radiation emissionsources along the possible travel route (block 1991). Other possibleaspects may include facilitating certain remedial action from adesignated entity associated with one or more radiation emission sourcesalong the possible route, wherein the certain remedial action includesmodification or cessation of electromagnetic emissions generated by oneor more radiation emission sources along the possible route (block1992). Further process aspects may include facilitating certain remedialaction that includes an exchange or payment of offsetting considerationbetween the target person and a designated entity associated with one ormore radiation emission sources along the possible route (block 1993).

The flow chart of FIG. 55 illustrates various process features 2000 thatmay include previously described aspects 1982, 1983, 1984 in combinationwith transmitting to a communication device associated with the targetperson or related target vehicle a textual or audio or sensory outputindicating that the estimated irradiation value exceeds the thresholdlevel (block 2001). Other exemplary process features may includemaintaining the estimated irradiation value in a data record or databaseor mapped display that is accessible to the targeted person (block2002).

In some instances a process embodiment may include determining whetherthe estimated radiation value exceeds a real-time maximum thresholdlevel determined by user selection or third party or health status orregulatory standard (block 2003). Other possible embodiments may includedetermining whether the estimated irradiation value exceeds a cumulativemaximum threshold level determined by user selection or third party orhealth status or regulatory standard (block 2004).

Additional process features may include providing the estimatedirradiation value prior to the target person proceeding via the possibletravel route (block 2006). A further possible process aspect may includeproviding an estimated maximum real-time irradiation value for two ormore alternative future time periods along the possible route (block2007). Another exemplary aspect may include transmitting to acommunication device associated with the target person or related targetvehicle a risk assessment based on a comparison between EMR exposuresduring two or more alternative future time periods along the possibleroute (block 2008).

Referring to the exemplary process features 2010 illustrated in FIG. 56,an embodiment may include previously described operations 1982, 1983 aswell as providing the estimated irradiation value associated with EMRexposures at respective locations along two or more alternate travelroutes (block 2011). Other possible process features may includetransmitting to a communication device associated with the target personor related target vehicle a risk assessment based on a comparisonbetween EMR exposures along the two or more alternate travel routes(block 2012).

Other possible aspects may include providing real-time irradiation datafrom a sensor or monitor during a current time period while the targetperson is actually proceeding via the possible travel route (block2014). In some instances a further aspect may include transmitting to acommunication device associated with the target person or related targetvehicle a risk assessment based on a maximum real-time irradiation valueobtained during the current time period while the target person isactually proceeding via the possible travel route (block 2016).

Further exemplary aspects may include processing real-time irradiationdata from a sensor or monitor situated on the target person or relatedtarget vehicle (block 2017), or in some instances processing irradiationdata from a sensor or monitor incorporated with a communication devicesituated on or in close proximity to the target person (block 2018).Further possible aspects may include processing real-time irradiationdata from a sensor or monitor situated at or in close proximity to theone or more locations along the possible travel route (block 2021).

As further depicted in FIG. 56, another process aspect may includeproviding a cumulative irradiation value based on previous EMR exposureof the target person along the possible travel route (block 2022).Another aspect may include transmitting to a communication deviceassociated with the target person or related target vehicle a riskassessment based on the cumulative irradiation value obtained from asensor or monitor during a time period while the target person isactually proceeding via the possible travel route (block 2023).

The flow chart of FIG. 57 illustrates exemplary operational features2025 including previously described aspects 1982, 1983, 1984 along withproviding a mapping display or printout showing the one or morelocations along the possible travel route (block 2026). Other possibleaspects may include providing the mapping display or printout showingone or more radiation emission sources along the possible travel route(block 2027). In some instances further aspects may include sendingmetadata indicating estimated EMR emission values associated with theone or more radiation emission sources along the possible travel route(block 2028).

As another example, the diagrammatic flow chart features 2040 shown inFIG. 58 may be incorporated in an article of manufacture which providescomputer readable media having encoded instructions for executing amethod for identifying electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure risks ina given locale (block 2041), wherein the method includes determining apossible travel route through the given locale (block 2042), andobtaining an estimated irradiation value associated with EMR exposure atone or more locations along the possible travel route (block 2043). Afurther programmed method aspect may include establishing whether theestimated irradiation value exceeds a threshold level associated with atarget person in the event of such target person proceeding via thepossible travel route (block 2044).

Another programmed aspect depicted in FIG. 58 includes making theestimated irradiation value accessible to one or more of the followingdesignated entities associated with the target person: parent, familymember, friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity(block 2046).

As an additional example, the diagrammatic flow chart of FIG. 59 showspossible features 2050 that may be incorporated in an article ofmanufacture which provides computer readable media having encodedinstructions for executing a method for providing informational dataregarding electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure risks in a givenlocale (block 2051), wherein the method includes responsive to a userrequest, providing an estimated irradiation value associated with EMRexposure at one or more locations along a possible travel route throughthe given locale (block 2052). Further programmed method aspects mayinclude determining whether the estimated irradiation value exceeds athreshold level associated with a target person in the event of suchtarget person proceeding via the possible travel route (block 2053), andmaking such determination accessible to the target person (block 2054).

Another programmed aspect depicted in FIG. 59 may include making suchdetermination accessible to one or more of the following designatedentities associated with the target person: parent, family member,friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity (block2056).

Referring to the high level flow chart of FIG. 60, various EMF mappingprocess operation 2100 are illustrated include providing a method ofmapping electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure risks in a given locale(block 2102) in combination with acquiring access to mapping data forone or more approximate irradiation values correlated with one or moretravel segments along a possible travel route (block 2103). Furtheroperational aspects may include displaying the mapping data on acommunication device associated with a target person or related targetvehicle (block 2104), and in some instances providing mapping data thatis sufficient to establish whether the approximate irradiation valueexceeds a predetermined threshold level in the event of such targetperson or related target vehicle proceeding via the one or more travelsegments (block 2106).

Further possible method aspects include receiving at the communicationdevice a status output indicating whether the approximate irradiationvalue currently exceeds the predetermined threshold level (block 2108),and receiving the status output that is based on emissions detected byan on-board EMR sensor or monitor situated on the target person orrelated target vehicle (block 2109). Additional possible method featuresinclude receiving the status output that is based on emissions detectedby a remote EMR sensor or monitor situated at a location in at least onetravel segment (block 2111).

Another process example depicted in FIG. 60 includes receiving at thecommunication device a status output that indicates whether theapproximate irradiation value is predicted to exceed the predeterminedthreshold level at a given future time period (block 2112). A furtherprocess example includes receiving the status output that is based oncalibrated or detected emission values maintained in a data record ordatabase or lookup table or map display (block 2113). Otherpossibilities may include receiving at the communication device a riskassessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissions along theone or more travel segments, wherein the risk assessment is determinedby user selection or third party or health status or regulatory standard(block 2114).

It will be understood that in some circumstances it may be desirable toencode the EMR mapping method aspects (e.g., see FIGS. 60-63) incomputer-readable media (block 2101) for restricted and/or widespreadusage by target persons and related target vehicles and designated thirdparty entities.

The detailed flow chart of FIG. 61 illustrates exemplary aspects 2120that include previously described operations 2103, 2104, 2106 as well asreceiving at the communication device additional mapping data regardinga comparison of approximate real-time or cumulative irradiation valuesfor two or more alternative future time periods along the one or moretravel segments (block 2122). Some embodiments may include receiving atthe communication device additional mapping data regarding a comparisonof approximate real-time or cumulative irradiation values for two ormore alternate travel segments (block 2123).

Further implementation features may include receiving at thecommunication device additional mapping data regarding a comparison ofapproximate real-time or cumulative irradiation values for alternativetravel velocities along the one or more travel segments (block 2124).Some embodiments may include receiving at the communication device arisk assessment based on real-time irradiation values detected by asensor or monitor during a time period while the target person orrelated target vehicle is actually proceeding via the one or more travelsegments (block 2126).

Also depicted in FIG. 61 are possible operational features that providefor making a record of maximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure of thetarget person or related target vehicle during a time period while thetarget person or related target vehicle is actually proceeding via theone or more travel segments (block 2127). Other exemplary processaspects include making the record of maximum and/or cumulative EMRexposure to be accessible to one or more of the following designatedentities: parent, family member, friend, insurance entity, physician,nurse, health care entity (block 2128).

The various process examples 2130 illustrated in FIG. 62 includepreviously described aspects 2103, 2104 along with receiving at thecommunication device additional mapping data indicating coordinatelocation parameters for at least one radiation emission source along theone or more travel segments (block 2132). A related possible aspectincludes receiving at the communication device additional mapping dataindicating estimated EMR emission values associated with at least oneradiation emission source along the one or more travel segments (block2133).

Some operational aspects may include receiving at the communicationdevice additional mapping data indicating available remedial action thatincludes modification or cessation of electromagnetic emissionsgenerated by at least one radiation emission source in the one or moretravel segments (block 2134). Further operational aspects may providefor receiving at the communication device additional mapping dataindicating available remedial action that includes an exchange orpayment of offsetting consideration with at least one radiation emissionsource in the one or more travel segments (block 2136). Anotherexemplary feature includes enabling interactive selection by a user ofthe communication device in a manner to evaluate one or more of thefollowing type of optional EMR travel map parameters: time of day, totaltravel time, travel velocity, alternate travel segments, alternatetravel routes (block 2137).

Referring to the illustrated process aspects 2140 of FIG. 63, an EMRmapping embodiment may include previously described process features2103, 2104 as well as enabling interactive selection by a user of thecommunication device in a manner to evaluate one or more of thefollowing type of optional EMR travel map parameters: pedestrian route,motor vehicle route, bicycle route, public transportation route, groundvehicle, airplane, sea vessel, two-dimensional travel path,three-dimensional travel path, on-the-fly route change, initially fixedtravel route (block 2142). Another illustrated embodiment featureincludes enabling interactive selection by a user of the communicationdevice in a manner to evaluate exposure risks based on one or more ofthe following type of EMR travel map parameters: solo target person,group of target travelers, stationary emission source, moving emissionsource, target person's emission source, available remedial action,unknown remedial action, absence of remedial action (block 2143).

The various EMR mapping system embodiments disclosed herein may furtherprovide operational aspects 2150 illustrated in the flow chart of FIG.64, including providing a method of evaluation electromagnetic radiation(EMR) exposure risks in a given locale (block 2152). Other possibleprocess features include maintaining EMR mapping data for one or moreapproximate irradiation values correlated with one or more travelsegments along a possible travel route (block 2153), and transferringthe EMR mapping data to a communication device associated with a targetperson or related target vehicle (block 2154).

Further possible process aspects include providing the transferred EMRmapping data to be accessible to the target person or related targetvehicle prior to or while proceeding via the one or more travel segments(block 2156). Related exemplary aspects include transferring to thecommunication device a status output indicating whether the approximateirradiation value currently exceeds a predetermined threshold level(block 2158). Other possible aspects include providing the status outputbased on emissions detected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated on thetarget person or related target vehicle (block 2159), as well as in someinstances providing the status output based on emissions detected by anEMR sensor or monitor situated at a location in at least one travelsegment (block 2161).

Other exemplary operational features include transferring to thecommunication device a status output that indicates whether theapproximate irradiation value is predicted to exceed a predeterminedthreshold level at a given future time period (block 2162). A furtherexemplary feature includes providing the status output based oncalibrated or detected emission values maintained in a data record ordatabase or lookup table or map display (block 2163). Another exampleshown in FIG. 64 includes transferring to the communication device arisk assessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissions alongthe one or more travel segments, wherein the risk assessment isdetermined by user selection or third party or health status orregulatory standard (block 2164).

It will be understood that in some circumstances it may be desirable toencode various EMR mapping method aspects (e.g., see FIGS. 64-67) incomputer-readable media (block 2151) for restricted and/or widespreadusage by target persons and related target vehicles and designated thirdparty entities.

Referring to the detailed flow chart of FIG. 65, exemplary processaspects 2170 include previously described operations 2153, 2154 incombination with transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data regarding a comparison of approximate real-time orcumulative irradiation values for two or more alternative future timeperiods along the one or more travel segments (block 2172). Otherillustrated aspects include transferring to the communication deviceadditional EMR mapping data regarding a comparison of approximatereal-time or cumulative irradiation values for two or more alternatetravel segments (block 2173).

In some instances an EMR mapping process embodiment may includetransferring to the communication device additional EMR mapping dataregarding a comparison of approximate real-time or cumulativeirradiation values for alternative travel velocities along the one ormore travel segments (block 2174). Other possible process featuresinclude transferring to the communication device a risk assessment basedon real-time irradiation values detected by a sensor or monitor during atime period while the target person or related target vehicle isactually proceeding via the one or more travel segments (block 2176).

Additional operational aspects may include maintaining a record ofmaximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure of the target person or relatedtarget vehicle during a time period while the target person or relatedtarget vehicle is actually proceeding via the one or more travelsegments (block 2177). A further possibility includes maintaining therecord of maximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure to be accessible to oneor more of the following designated entities: parent, family member,friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity (block2178).

The detailed flow chart of FIG. 66 shows exemplary process aspects 2180that include previously described operations 2153, 2154, 2156 along withtransferring to the communication device additional EMR mapping dataindicating coordinate location parameters for at least one radiationemission source along the one or more travel segments (block 2182). Insome instances a further process aspect includes transferring to thecommunication device additional EMR mapping data indicating estimatedEMR emission values associated with at least one radiation emissionsource along the one or more travel segments (block 2183).

Other illustrated process features include transferring to thecommunication device additional EMR mapping data indicating availableremedial action that includes modification or cessation ofelectromagnetic emissions generated by at least one radiation emissionsource in the one or more travel segments (block 2184). Some embodimentsmay provide for transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data indicating available remedial action that includes anexchange or payment of offsetting consideration with at least oneradiation emission source in the one or more travel segments (block2186). Further possible aspects include enabling interactive selectionby a user of the communication device in a manner to evaluate one ormore of the following type of optional EMR travel map parameters: timeof day, total travel time, travel velocity, alternate travel segments,alternate travel routes (block 2187).

Referring to the detailed flow chart of FIG. 67, possible operationalfeatures 2190 may include previously described aspects 2153, 2154, 2156as well as enabling interactive selection by a user of the communicationdevice in a manner to evaluate one or more of the following type ofoptional EMR travel map parameters: pedestrian route, motor vehicleroute, bicycle route, public transportation route, ground vehicle,airplane, sea vessel, two-dimensional travel path, three-dimensionaltravel path, on-the-fly route change, initially fixed travel route(block 2192). Further exemplary aspects include enabling interactiveselection by a user of the communication device in a manner to evaluateexposure risks based on one or more of the following type of EMR travelmap parameters: solo target person, group of target travelers,stationary emission source, moving emission source, target person'semission source, available remedial action, unknown remedial action,absence of remedial action (block 2193).

Referring to the schematic diagram of FIG. 68, an EMR mapping system mayinclude integrated central components that provide standard orcustomized EMR mapping data sent to a target person or related targetvehicle or another designated entity. For example, a third party smartterminal 2200 includes processor 2202 and EMR map data 2204 accessiblefor centralized retrieval and/or manipulation, wherein transmitter link2205 is configured for sending EMR data status outputs to various userdestinations such as smart telecommunication unit 2210 associated withtarget user 2212, and smart transceiver 2220 associated with targetvehicle 2222. Such EMR data status outputs sent to smarttelecommunication unit 2210 may be viewed/read on screen 2211, while theEMR data status outputs sent to smart transceiver 2220 may beviewed/read with printer 2225. Of course other types of display devicesor message techniques may be employed to provide user access to the EMRdata status outputs.

As a further example, an EMR mapping system may include local componentsaccessible to a target person or related target vehicle or to anotherdesignated entity. For example, smart telecommunication unit 2210 (e.g.,cell phone, PDA) may independently maintain its own records of EMR mapdata 2214 that are accessible for local retrieval (e.g., see screen2211) and/or manipulation by on-board processor module 2213. Similarlysmart transceiver 2220 may independently maintain its own records of EMRmapping data 2224 that are accessible for local retrieval (e.g., seeprinter 2225) and/or manipulation by on-board processor module 2223.

It will be understood that EMR mapping data in some circumstances may beviewed or read or evaluated prior to embarking on a particular travelroute or segment, and in other circumstances may be viewed or read orevaluated while actually proceeding along a particular travel route orsegment. For example, comparative EMR mapping data may be provided inadvance for a direct route 2230 as well as for an indirect route 2235toward an intended destination. As another possibility based on updatedreal-time EMR data (e.g., see bi-directional communication channel2207), a driver of target vehicle 2236 may choose to proceed via aconnecting road 2238 from indirect route 2235 to direct route 2230 inorder to mitigate some expected EMR exposure.

As an additional example, comparative EMR mapping data may be providedin advance for a pedestrian route 2240 as well as for a bicycle routetoward a same destination 2246, and also in advance for travel via agroup transport route 2250 toward a different destination. As anotherpossibility based on evaluation of downloaded EMR data (e.g., seeunidirectional communication channels 2206) that is accessible duringtravel, a pedestrian 2241 may choose to proceed via a connecting path2244 from pedestrian route 2240 to meet a scheduled group transport 2251(e.g., bus, shuttle) for the remainder of a trip.

As a further example, EMR mapping data may be provided in advance for acombined land/air/land travel mode by target person 2256 along route2255 that includes an airplane segment 2258. As a further possibility,EMR mapping data regarding the completed mode of travel may be requestedor received for evaluation (e.g., see bi-directional communicationchannel 2221) from a centralized smart terminal 2200 or a local smarttransceiver 2220 upon reaching a destination 2259.

Of course the illustrated embodiments and exemplary techniques foroffering and/or sending and/or requesting and/or receiving and/orevaluating EMR mapping data which are disclosed herein are intended forpurposes of illustration only, and may be modified in accordance withthe needs and desires of a target user.

It will be understood from the description and drawings herein that amapping system (e.g., see FIG. 45) for electromagnetic radiation (EMR)in a given locale may include a telecommunication device (e.g., see1512, 1586, 2210, 2220) configured to acquire mapping data (e.g., see1525, 1600, 2214, 2204) that includes one or more approximateirradiation values correlated with one or more travel segments along apossible travel route, and a display component (e.g., see 1518, 1611,1612, 2211, 2225) operably connected with the communication device toprovide user access to the acquired mapping data. A further systemcomponent may include a processor module (e.g., see 1516, 1625, 2213.2223) having a communication link to the display component andconfigured to provide a status output that indicates approximateradiation values (e.g., real-time, calibrated, cumulative, etc.) as wellas whether the approximate irradiation values exceed a predeterminedthreshold level.

In some exemplary system embodiments, a processor module is configuredto provide the status output based on emissions detected by an EMRsensor or monitor situated in the one or more travel segments, and mayalso be configured to provide the status output based on emissionsdetected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated on a target person orrelated target vehicle. In some instances the processor module may beconfigured to provide the status output based on calibrated or detectedemission values maintained in a data record or database or lookup tableor map display.

Additional EMR system features may include a processor module configuredto provide the status output based on one or more of the following typeof possible alternative travel parameters: morning, afternoon, night,time-of-day, day of week, weekday, weekend, speed of travel, totaltravel time, direct route, indirect route, outdoor route, indoor route,pedestrian route, vehicle route, mode of transportation, travel cost,two-dimensional route, three-dimensional route, land route, water route,air route.

Additional possible system embodiments may include a processor moduleconfigured to provide a risk assessment regarding undesirable orinterfering EMR emissions as determined by a predetermined thresholdlevel associated with a target person or related target vehicle. Furtherpossible system aspects may include a processor module configured toprovide a risk assessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMRemissions as determined by user selection or third party or healthstatus or regulatory standard.

It will be understood that some exemplary system embodiments may includea processor module configured to provide a risk assessment based on oneor more of the following type of EMR travel map parameters: solo targetperson, group of target travelers, stationary emission source, movingemission source, target person's emission source, available remedialaction, unknown remedial action, absence of remedial action.

Another EMR mapping system embodiment may enable user access to atelecommunication device configured to acquire additional mapping dataindicating available remedial action regarding one or more radiationemission sources in the one or more travel segments. In some instances adisplay device is configured to provide user access to acquired mappingdata that includes an emission source map for one or more alternatetravel segments. The display device may also be configured to provideuser access to acquired mapping data that includes an emission sourceidentification list for the one or more travel segments.

Additional EMR system features may include a processor module configuredto provide a status output indicating a comparison of approximatereal-time or cumulative irradiation values for two or more alternatetravel segments. Some embodiments may include a data record of maximumand/or cumulative EMR exposure based on actual travel of a targetedperson or related target vehicle along the possible travel route. Afurther possible feature may provide a communication link operablyconnected with the data record in a manner to provide access to one ormore of the following designated entities: parent, family member,friend, insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity.

It will be further understood from the description and drawingsdisclosed herein that an exemplary system (e.g., see FIG. 46, 1925,2200) for providing access to electromagnetic radiation (EMR) mappingdata may include a component (e.g., see 1631, 1632, 1805, 1810, 1923,1924, 2204) for maintaining EMR mapping data that includes approximateirradiation values correlated with one or more travel segments along apossible travel route, and may further include a processor module (e.g.,see 1630, 1817, 2202) operatively linked to the EMR mapping data,wherein the processor means is configured to transfer the EMR mappingdata to a communication device associated with a target person (e.g.,see 1585, 2212) or related target vehicle (e.g., see 2222).

Other possible system embodiment features may include a processor moduleconfigured to make transferred EMR mapping data accessible to a targetperson or related target vehicle prior to or while proceeding via atleast one of the travel segments. In some instances the processor moduleis configured to transfer a status output indicating whether theapproximate irradiation value exceeds a predetermined real-time orcumulative threshold level.

Additional exemplary system features are provided by a processor modulethat may be configured to transfer EMR mapping data regarding emissionsdetected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated in the one or more travelsegments, as well as transferring EMR mapping data regarding emissionsdetected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated on a target person orrelated target vehicle, or in some instances transferring EMR mappingdata regarding calibrated or detected emission values maintained in adata record or database or lookup table or map display.

Further system embodiments may include a processor module configured totransfer EMR mapping data regarding one or more of the following type ofpossible alternative travel parameters: morning, afternoon, night,time-of-day, day of week, weekday, weekend, speed of travel, totaltravel time, direct route, indirect route, outdoor route, indoor route,pedestrian route, vehicle route, mode of transportation, travel cost,two-dimensional route, three-dimensional route, land route, water route,air route.

It will be understood that additional exemplary system aspects mayinclude a processor module configured to transfer various types ofstatus output information to a communication device associated with atarget person or related target vehicle or a designated third partyentity. For example, such status output information may include a riskassessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissions asdetermined by a predetermined threshold level associated with a targetperson or related target vehicle, or may include a risk assessmentregarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissions as determined by userselection or third party or health status or regulatory standard.

Another exemplary system aspect may include a processor moduleconfigured to transfer a status output that includes a risk assessmentbased on one or more of the following type of EMR travel map parameters:solo target person, group of target travelers, stationary emissionsource, moving emission source, target person's emission source,available remedial action, unknown remedial action, absence of remedialaction. The processor module may also be configured to transfer EMRmapping data that includes an emission source map for one or morealternate travel segments. In some embodiments the processor module isconfigured to transfer EMR mapping data that includes an emission sourceidentification list for the one or more travel segments.

Further exemplary system components may include one or more data storagedevices for maintaining EMR mapping data indicating available remedialaction regarding one or more radiation emission sources in the one ormore travel segments, as well as indicating emission source mappinglocations and an emission source identification list for alternatetravel segments.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the variouscomponents and elements disclosed in the system and schematic diagramsherein as well as the various steps and sub-steps disclosed in the flowcharts herein may be incorporated together in different claimedcombinations in order to enhance possible benefits and advantages.

The exemplary system, apparatus, and computer program productembodiments disclosed herein including FIGS. 1-4, FIGS. 13-14, FIGS.23-28, FIGS. 41-49, FIGS. 58-59, and FIG. 68 along with othercomponents, devices, know-how, skill and techniques known in the arthave the capability of implementing and practicing the methods andprocesses that are depicted in FIGS. 5-12, FIGS. 15-22, FIGS. 29-40,FIGS. 50-57, and FIGS. 60-67. However it is to be further understood bythose skilled in the art that other systems, apparatus and technologymay be used to implement and practice such methods and processes.

Exemplary methods, systems and components disclosed herein enabledetection and/or monitoring and/or control of electromagnetic radiation(EMR) exposure of target body-related portions of a user operating atelecommunication device. It is understood that some embodiments mayinclude a risk-assessment output that is provided based on a safetythreshold or predetermined intrusion level of EMR exposure. A furtheraspect may include interaction with external EMR sources regardingpossible modification of emissions as well as possible arrangements forother types of remedial action. Some embodiments may provide travelroute mapping data indicative of EMR source locations and/or irradiationvalues in a given locale.

The foregoing detailed description has set forth various embodiments ofthe devices and/or processes via the use of block diagrams, flowcharts,and/or examples. Insofar as such block diagrams, flowcharts, and/orexamples contain one or more functions and/or operations, it will beunderstood by those within the art that each function and/or operationwithin such block diagrams, flowcharts, or examples can be implemented,individually and/or collectively, by a wide range of hardware, software,firmware, or virtually any combination thereof. In one embodiment,several portions of the subject matter described herein may beimplemented via Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), FieldProgrammable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), orother integrated formats. However, those skilled in the art willrecognize that some aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein, inwhole or in part, can be equivalently implemented in integratedcircuits, as one or more computer programs running on one or morecomputers (e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more computersystems), as one or more programs running on one or more processors(e.g., as one or more programs running on one or more microprocessors),as firmware, or as virtually any combination thereof, and that designingthe circuitry and/or writing the code for the software and or firmwarewould be well within the skill of one of skill in the art in light ofthis disclosure. In addition, those skilled in the art will appreciatethat the mechanisms of the subject matter described herein are capableof being distributed as a program product in a variety of forms, andthat an illustrative embodiment of the subject matter described hereinapplies regardless of the particular type of signal bearing medium usedto actually carry out the distribution. Examples of a signal bearingmedium include, but are not limited to, the following: a recordable typemedium such as a floppy disk, a hard disk drive, a Compact Disc (CD), aDigital Video Disk (DVD), a digital tape, a computer memory, etc.; and atransmission type medium such as a digital and/or an analogcommunication medium (e.g., a fiber optic cable, a waveguide, a wiredcommunications link, a wireless communication link (e.g., transmitter,receiver, transmission logic, reception logic, etc.), etc.).

The herein described subject matter sometimes illustrates differentcomponents contained within, or connected with, different othercomponents. It is to be understood that such depicted architectures aremerely exemplary, and that in fact many other architectures may beimplemented which achieve the same functionality. In a conceptual sense,any arrangement of components to achieve the same functionality iseffectively “associated” such that the desired functionality isachieved. Hence, any two components herein combined to achieve aparticular functionality can be seen as “associated with” each othersuch that the desired functionality is achieved, irrespective ofarchitectures or intermedial components. Likewise, any two components soassociated can also be viewed as being “operably connected”, or“operably coupled,” to each other to achieve the desired functionality,and any two components capable of being so associated can also be viewedas being “operably couplable,” to each other to achieve the desiredfunctionality. Specific examples of operably couplable include but arenot limited to physically mateable and/or physically interactingcomponents, and/or wirelessly interactable, and/or wirelesslyinteracting components, and/or logically interacting, and/or logicallyinteractable components.

In some instances, one or more components may be referred to herein as“configured to,” “configured by,” “configurable to,” “operable/operativeto,” “adapted/adaptable,” “able to,” “conformable/conformed to,” etc.Those skilled in the art will recognize that such terms (e.g.“configured to”) can generally encompass active-state components and/orinactive-state components and/or standby-state components, unlesscontext requires otherwise.

While particular aspects of the present subject matter described hereinhave been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled inthe art that, based upon the teachings herein, changes and modificationsmay be made without departing from the subject matter described hereinand its broader aspects and, therefore, the appended claims are toencompass within their scope all such changes and modifications as arewithin the true spirit and scope of the subject matter described herein.It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, termsused herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of theappended claims) are generally intended as “open” terms (e.g., the term“including” should be interpreted as “including but not limited to,” theterm “having” should be interpreted as “having at least,” the term“includes” should be interpreted as “includes but is not limited to,”etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if aspecific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such anintent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence ofsuch recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid tounderstanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of theintroductory phrases “at least one” and “one or more” to introduce claimrecitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed toimply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinitearticles “a” or “an” limits any particular claim containing suchintroduced claim recitation to claims containing only one suchrecitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases“one or more” or “at least one” and indefinite articles such as “a” or“an” (e.g., “a” and/or “an” should typically be interpreted to mean “atleast one” or “one or more”); the same holds true for the use ofdefinite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, evenif a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitlyrecited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitationshould typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number(e.g., the bare recitation of “two recitations,” without othermodifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or morerecitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a conventionanalogous to “at least one of A, B, and C, etc.” is used, in generalsuch a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the artwould understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at least one ofA, B, and C” would include but not be limited to systems that have Aalone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and Ctogether, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where aconvention analogous to “at least one of A, B, or C, etc.” is used, ingeneral such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill inthe art would understand the convention (e.g., “a system having at leastone of A, B, or C” would include but not be limited to systems that haveA alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and Ctogether, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be furtherunderstood by those within the art that typically a disjunctive wordand/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in thedescription, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplatethe possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, orboth terms unless context dictates otherwise. For example, the phrase “Aor B” will be typically understood to include the possibilities of “A”or “B” or “A and B.”

With respect to the appended claims, those skilled in the art willappreciate that recited operations therein may generally be performed inany order. Also, although various operational flows are presented in asequence(s), it should be understood that the various operations may beperformed in other orders than those which are illustrated, or may beperformed concurrently. Examples of such alternate orderings may includeoverlapping, interleaved, interrupted, reordered, incremental,preparatory, supplemental, simultaneous, reverse, or other variantorderings, unless context dictates otherwise. Furthermore, terms like“responsive to,” “related to,” or other past-tense adjectives aregenerally not intended to exclude such variants, unless context dictatesotherwise.

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, otheraspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art.The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes ofillustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scopeand spirit being indicated by the following claims.

1-20. (canceled)
 21. A method of providing electromagnetic radiation(EMR) exposure data for a given locale, comprising: maintaining EMRmapping data for one or more approximate irradiation values correlatedwith one or more travel segments along a possible travel route; andtransferring the EMR mapping data to a communication device associatedwith a target person or related target vehicle, wherein such transferredEMR mapping data is accessible to the target person or related targetvehicle prior to or while proceeding via the one or more travelsegments.
 22. The method of claim 21 further comprising: transferring tothe communication device a status output indicating whether theapproximate irradiation value currently exceeds a predeterminedthreshold level.
 23. The method of claim 22 further comprising:providing the status output based on emissions detected by an EMR sensoror monitor situated on the target person or related target vehicle. 24.The method of claim 22 further comprising: providing the status outputbased on emissions detected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated at alocation in at least one travel segment.
 25. The method of claim 21further comprising: transferring to the communication device a statusoutput that indicates whether the approximate irradiation value ispredicted to exceed a predetermined threshold level at a given futuretime period.
 26. The method of claim 25 wherein said transferring to thecommunication device the status output includes: providing the statusoutput based on calibrated or detected emission values maintained in adata record or database or lookup table or map display.
 27. The methodof claim 21 further comprising: transferring to the communication devicea risk assessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissionsalong the one or more travel segments, wherein the risk assessment isdetermined by user selection or third party or health status orregulatory standard.
 28. The method of claim 21 further comprising:transferring to the communication device additional EMR mapping dataregarding a comparison of approximate real-time or cumulativeirradiation values for two or more alternative future time periods alongthe one or more travel segments.
 29. The method of claim 21 furthercomprising: transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data regarding a comparison of approximate real-time orcumulative irradiation values for two or more alternate travel segments.30. The method of claim 21 further comprising: transferring to thecommunication device additional EMR mapping data regarding a comparisonof approximate real-time or cumulative irradiation values foralternative travel velocities along the one or more travel segments. 31.The method of claim 21 further comprising: transferring to thecommunication device a risk assessment based on real-time irradiationvalues detected by a sensor or monitor during a time period while thetarget person or related target vehicle is actually proceeding via theone or more travel segments.
 32. The method of claim 21 furthercomprising: maintaining a record of maximum and/or cumulative EMRexposure of the target person or related target vehicle during a timeperiod while the target person or related target vehicle is actuallyproceeding via the one or more travel segments.
 33. The method of claim32 further comprising: maintaining the record of maximum and/orcumulative EMR exposure to be accessible to one or more of the followingdesignated entities: parent, family member, friend, insurance entity,physician, nurse, health care entity.
 34. The method of claim 21 furthercomprising: transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data indicating coordinate location parameters for at least oneradiation emission source along the one or more travel segments.
 35. Themethod of claim 21 further comprising: transferring to the communicationdevice additional EMR mapping data indicating estimated EMR emissionvalues associated with at least one radiation emission source along theone or more travel segments.
 36. The method of claim 21 furthercomprising: transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data indicating available remedial action that includesmodification or cessation of electromagnetic emissions generated by atleast one radiation emission source in the one or more travel segments.37. The method of claim 21 further comprising: transferring to thecommunication device additional EMR mapping data indicating availableremedial action that includes an exchange or payment of offsettingconsideration with at least one radiation emission source in the one ormore travel segments.
 38. The method of claim 21 wherein saidtransferring the EMR mapping data to the communication device includes:enabling interactive selection by a user of the communication device ina manner to evaluate one or more of the following type of optional EMRtravel map parameters: time of day, total travel time, travel velocity,alternate travel segments, alternate travel routes.
 39. The method ofclaim 21 wherein said transferring the EMR mapping data to thecommunication device includes: enabling interactive selection by a userof the communication device in a manner to evaluate one or more of thefollowing type of optional EMR travel map parameters: pedestrian route,motor vehicle route, bicycle route, public transportation route, groundvehicle, airplane, sea vessel, two-dimensional travel path,three-dimensional travel path, on-the-fly route change, initially fixedtravel route.
 40. The method of claim 21 wherein said transferring theEMR mapping data to the communication device includes: enablinginteractive selection by a user of the communication device in a mannerto evaluate exposure risks based on one or more of the following type ofEMR travel map parameters: solo target person, group of targettravelers, stationary emission source, moving emission source, targetperson's emission source, available remedial action, unknown remedialaction, absence of remedial action. 41-60. (canceled)
 61. A computerprogram product comprising computer-readable media having encodedinstructions for executing a method of providing electromagneticradiation (EMR) exposure data for a given locale, wherein the methodincludes: maintaining EMR mapping data for one or more approximateirradiation values correlated with one or more travel segments along apossible travel route; and transferring the EMR mapping data to acommunication device associated with a target person or related targetvehicle, wherein such transferred EMR mapping data is accessible to thetarget person or related target vehicle prior to or while proceeding viathe one or more travel segments.
 62. The computer program product ofclaim 61, wherein the method further includes: transferring to thecommunication device a status output indicating whether the approximateirradiation value currently exceeds a predetermined threshold level. 63.The computer program product of claim 62, wherein the method furtherincludes: providing the status output based on emissions detected by anEMR sensor or monitor situated on the target person or related targetvehicle.
 64. The computer program product of claim 62, wherein themethod further includes: providing the status output based on emissionsdetected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated at a location in at leastone travel segment.
 65. The computer program product of claim 61,wherein the method further includes: transferring to the communicationdevice a status output that indicates whether the approximateirradiation value is predicted to exceed a predetermined threshold levelat a given future time period.
 66. The computer program product of claim65 wherein said method feature transferring to the communication devicethe status output includes: providing the status output based oncalibrated or detected emission values maintained in a data record ordatabase or lookup table or map display.
 67. The computer programproduct of claim 61, wherein the method further includes: transferringto the communication device a risk assessment regarding undesirable orinterfering EMR emissions along the one or more travel segments, whereinthe risk assessment is determined by user selection or third party orhealth status or regulatory standard.
 68. The computer program productof claim 61, wherein the method further includes: transferring to thecommunication device additional EMR mapping data regarding a comparisonof approximate real-time or cumulative irradiation values for two ormore alternative future time periods along the one or more travelsegments.
 69. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein themethod further includes: transferring to the communication deviceadditional EMR mapping data regarding a comparison of approximatereal-time or cumulative irradiation values for two or more alternatetravel segments.
 70. The computer program product of claim 61, whereinthe method further includes: transferring to the communication deviceadditional EMR mapping data regarding a comparison of approximatereal-time or cumulative irradiation values for alternative travelvelocities along the one or more travel segments.
 71. The computerprogram product of claim 61, wherein the method further includes:transferring to the communication device a risk assessment based onreal-time irradiation values detected by a sensor or monitor during atime period while the target person or related target vehicle isactually proceeding via the one or more travel segments.
 72. Thecomputer program product of claim 61, wherein the method furtherincludes: maintaining a record of maximum and/or cumulative EMR exposureof the target person or related target vehicle during a time periodwhile the target person or related target vehicle is actually proceedingvia the one or more travel segments.
 73. The computer program product ofclaim 72, wherein the method further includes: maintaining the record ofmaximum and/or cumulative EMR exposure to be accessible to one or moreof the following designated entities: parent, family member, friend,insurance entity, physician, nurse, health care entity.
 74. The computerprogram product of claim 61, wherein the method further includes:transferring to the communication device additional EMR mapping dataindicating coordinate location parameters for at least one radiationemission source along the one or more travel segments.
 75. The computerprogram product of claim 61, wherein the method further includes:transferring to the communication device additional EMR mapping dataindicating estimated EMR emission values associated with at least oneradiation emission source along the one or more travel segments.
 76. Thecomputer program product of claim 61, wherein the method furtherincludes: transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data indicating available remedial action that includesmodification or cessation of electromagnetic emissions generated by atleast one radiation emission source in the one or more travel segments.77. The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the method furtherincludes: transferring to the communication device additional EMRmapping data indicating available remedial action that includes anexchange or payment of offsetting consideration with at least oneradiation emission source in the one or more travel segments.
 78. Thecomputer program product of claim 61, wherein the method furtherincludes: enabling interactive selection by a user of the communicationdevice in a manner to evaluate one or more of the following type ofoptional EMR travel map parameters: time of day, total travel time,travel velocity, alternate travel segments, alternate travel routes. 79.The computer program product of claim 61, wherein the method furtherincludes: enabling interactive selection by a user of the communicationdevice in a manner to evaluate one or more of the following type ofoptional EMR travel map parameters: pedestrian route, motor vehicleroute, bicycle route, public transportation route, ground vehicle,airplane, sea vessel, two-dimensional travel path, three-dimensionaltravel path, on-the-fly route change, initially fixed travel route. 80.The computer program product of claim 61 wherein the method furtherincludes: enabling interactive selection by a user of the communicationdevice in a manner to evaluate exposure risks based on one or more ofthe following type of EMR travel map parameters: solo target person,group of target travelers, stationary emission source, moving emissionsource, target person's emission source, available remedial action,unknown remedial action, absence of remedial action. 81-94. (canceled)95. A system for providing access to electromagnetic radiation (EMR)mapping data, comprising: means for maintaining EMR mapping data thatincludes approximate irradiation values correlated with one or moretravel segments along a possible travel route; and processor meansoperatively linked to the EMR mapping data, wherein the processor meansis configured to transfer the EMR mapping data to a communication deviceassociated with a target person or related target vehicle.
 96. Thesystem of claim 95, wherein said processor means is configured to makesuch transferred EMR mapping data accessible to a target person orrelated target vehicle prior to or while proceeding via at least one ofthe travel segments.
 97. The system of claim 95, wherein said processormeans is configured to transfer a status output indicating whether theapproximate irradiation value exceeds a predetermined real-time orcumulative threshold level.
 98. The system of claim 95 wherein saidprocessor means is configured to transfer EMR mapping data regardingemissions detected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated in the one ormore travel segments.
 99. The system of claim 95 wherein said processormeans is configured to transfer EMR mapping data regarding emissionsdetected by an EMR sensor or monitor situated on a target person orrelated target vehicle.
 100. The system of claim 95 wherein saidprocessor means is configured to transfer EMR mapping data regardingcalibrated or detected emission values maintained in a data record ordatabase or lookup table or map display.
 101. The system of claim 95wherein said processor means is configured to transfer EMR mapping dataregarding one or more of the following type of possible alternativetravel parameters: morning, afternoon, night, time-of-day, day of week,weekday, weekend, speed of travel, total travel time, direct route,indirect route, outdoor route, indoor route, pedestrian route, vehicleroute, mode of transportation, travel cost, two-dimensional route,three-dimensional route, land route, water route, air route.
 102. Thesystem of claim 95 wherein said processor means is configured totransfer a status output that includes a risk assessment regardingundesirable or interfering EMR emissions as determined by apredetermined threshold level associated with a target person or relatedtarget vehicle.
 103. The system of claim 95 wherein said processor meansis configured to transfer a status output that includes a riskassessment regarding undesirable or interfering EMR emissions asdetermined by user selection or third party or health status orregulatory standard.
 104. The system of claim 95 wherein said processormeans is configured to transfer a status output that includes a riskassessment based on one or more of the following type of EMR travel mapparameters: solo target person, group of target travelers, stationaryemission source, moving emission source, target person's emissionsource, available remedial action, unknown remedial action, absence ofremedial action.
 105. The system of claim 95 wherein said means formaintaining EMR mapping data further includes means for maintainingadditional mapping data indicating available remedial action regardingone or more radiation emission sources in the one or more travelsegments.
 106. The system of claim 95 wherein said processor means isconfigured to transfer EMR mapping data that includes an emission sourcemap for one or more alternate travel segments.
 107. The system of claim95 wherein said processor means is configured to transfer EMR mappingdata that includes an emission source identification list for the one ormore travel segments.
 108. The system of claim 95 wherein said processormeans is configured to transfer a status output indicating a comparisonof approximate real-time or cumulative irradiation values for two ormore alternate travel segments.
 109. The system of claim 95 furthercomprising: a data record of maximum and/or cumulative EMR exposurebased on actual travel of a targeted person or related target vehiclealong the possible travel route.
 110. The system of claim 95 furthercomprising: a communication link operably connected with the data recordin a manner to provide access to one or more of the following designatedentities: parent, family member, friend, insurance entity, physician,nurse, health care entity.